Pecuniarities

A list of government websites and resources for identifying and reporting fraud, identity theft, SPAM, email scams and more.

While going through my piles of unopened mail (mostly bills) the other day, I decided I’d had enough and finally took the plunge into the world of Paperless Billing and Statements. Even though I’ve been fully online – shopping, selling, socializing, banking and bill paying – for years now, for some reason, I’d always felt [...]

Being considerate of businesses’ operating costs can potentially save you money.

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Use your brain to help you save money. Take a few moments out of your day to think about the things you do and what you could change or do instead to save money while still accomplishing the same or improved results.

Reading is one of the most frugal hobbies in existence, and is something, in my opinion, that everyone should do. Not only is it entertaining, but it can be beneficial and educational in many ways. In fact, reading is (along with watching period films based on classic literature) Madoline’s and my favorite hobby, and when [...]

The difference between justification and optimism in spending money, the importance of fostering an awareness of indirect costs, and how taking a “free” offer when you don’t need it doesn’t make you smart.