A couple times a year, I try to bump up the credit limits on a few of my cards. Not because I want to spend more, but because it helps keep my credit utilization ratio low. That, in turn, boosts my ...

If you're eyeing a 0% intro APR credit card to avoid paying interest, you're probably wondering what it takes to qualify -- and how to actually get the deal you're expecting. Whether you're planning a ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner was a guest on this week's episode of Straight Talk to discuss how Oregonians can check for any unclaimed money that they might be owed by the state ...

Tax season is officially underway, and many Georgians are already watching closely for their refunds. As state tax returns begin processing, the Georgia Department of Revenue is reminding filers how, ...

HOUSTON – If you turn on the faucet and nothing comes out, there’s a good chance your pipes are frozen. The good news? Frozen doesn’t automatically mean busted, cracked, or broken. There are a few ...

Money might be waiting for you at the Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Unclaimed Funds. The state holds more than $4 billion in dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks and utility deposits, ...

One of the disconcerting things about using a virtual private network (VPN) is that it can be hard to tell when it's doing its job. The best VPNs all work in the background to keep your IP address ...

Millions of customers were left without service during Wednesday’s mass long outage — and scammers are out to take advantage. Verizon outage affected millions; blamed on New Jersey server failure, not ...

Many Verizon mobile users experienced a major service disruption on Wednesday afternoon, with customers reporting that their phones suddenly went into SOS mode. Affected customers who want to check ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Apple told users two iPhone vulnerabilities “may have been exploited ...