With the ever-growing popularity of online shopping and online communications, you should always have your guard up in the cyberworld. Criminals will use any situation to their advantage–especially when it comes to annual holidays.

In this article you’ll find a few examples of commonly used seasonal and holiday scams, and what you can do to protect yourself.

It's a big world out there, and these days it seems everyone has a side hustle. Sure, you can get business from your immediate community. Still, if you want this business to fly, you've got to do some planning and consider ways to make your business stand out from the others. A quick review of what you're offering and what your competition is offering should make it clear what makes you different?

Are you a college student who struggles with cooking your own meals? This article from Meal Plan Addict will help you put your menu together on a budget.

New innovations in technology are being developed at a rapid rate. But new technology comes with new risks. Let's go over some examples of how technology will change in the future and ways you can stay safe. 

Get a customer! Yes, just one person or business willing to pay for your work. Asking friends and family to try you out for free is a great way to learn what you don’t know, but you need to be confident that what you’re selling is something people want. The best ideas in the world can crash and burn if no one wants what you’re selling.
 

If you enjoy something and would like to earn some money doing it, you need to be good at it, or at least competitive. "Not knowing how" shouldn't automatically cross an idea off your list. But if your dream side job is something you've been dreaming about and not doing, look for opportunities to build those skills you need to succeed.

 

There are numerous steps to setting up a side hustle. Whether you're looking to make some extra money, get a head start on your own business, or are looking to develop new skills or understanding, taking things one step at a time can be a good idea.

This simple video explains the ins and outs of identity theft, and how you can protect yourself. It also outlines what to do if you think your identity has been stolen.

Do you know how to recognize a fraudster? Did you know there are red flags that can tip you off to whether or not someone it trying to commit fraud? This quick two minute video provides some key factors to help you spot a fraudster.