THE TRUTH ABOUT: 2 - The Untold Story

Bank Security Experts Reveal 7 Money Habits That Trigger Fraud Alerts

Have you ever been ready to swipe your card for a large purchase for it to bounce back? It’s annoying sometimes, but banks put this kind of thing in place to protect you. As institutions learn more about the behavior of scammers, fraud detection systems are becoming more advanced (and…

Clever Dude · Jan 13

Zelle Warning: Banks Are Not Required to Refund This Specific Type of Fraud

We love Zelle. The app is fast, free, and sits right inside our banking interface. Friends use it to split dinner bills, and parents use it to pay the babysitter. But that convenience carries a massive downside. Most users do not understand the danger until their money vanishes. Unlike credit…

Budget and the Bees · Jan 10

The 10 most impactful outages of 2025

Tom’s Guide tracked multiple outages in 2025 and these are the ones that had the biggest impact as services suffered interruptions this year.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 31, 2025

Brazil Created Its Own Digital Payment System. Trump Says It Hurts U.S. Businesses.

Digital payment system PIX has won the hearts of millions of Brazilians, and the ire of the Trump administration.

Benzinga · Nov 9, 2025

The ‘Zelle Pay Request’ Scam That’s Draining Entire Bank Accounts in Seconds

You get an urgent text. At first glance, it looks like it’s from your bank. It says a suspicious $500 Zelle payment was just sent from your account. Naturally, you panic. You definitely did not send that. The text says: ‘To cancel this payment, you must decline it. We are…

Budget and the Bees · Oct 22, 2025

Verizon is paying $100 million in settlements — here's how to check if you're getting paid

Learn how to check if you're receiving a Verizon settlement payment and verify your claim status.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 22, 2025

5 Ways To Protect Yourself From Fraud in This New Bank Scam

Bank scams are getting more complex and infinitely more believable, thanks to the usage of AI-enhanced voice tools employed by tech-savvy scammers. Learn More: 4 Top Ways To Spot and Avoid a Scam,...

GOBankingRates · Oct 20, 2025

What Does “Porch Pickup” Mean — and How It Changed Buying & Selling

Selling items online is one of the easiest ways to declutter and earn extra cash. But for many people, the most awkward part is arranging the actual handoff, especially after COVID-19 changed how comfortable many people feel with in-person exchanges. That is where porch pickup comes in. This simple, contact-free…

Clever Dude · Oct 17, 2025

9 Peer-to-Peer Payment Rules That Protect Your Cash

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, and Zelle make sending money faster than ever. Retirees use them to split bills, send gifts,...

Saving Advice · Sep 18, 2025

8 “Secure” Payment Apps That Don’t Cover You in Court

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps have made sending money as easy as sending a text. They feel safe and are backed by major tech companies and banks. We use them to pay the babysitter, split a dinner bill, or buy something online. We trust them. But that trust is dangerously misplaced.…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 25, 2025