If you’re looking to keep your finances in good shape this New Year, then protecting yourself from scammers is a definite do. There are some easy tips to follow to make sure you don’t become a victim while still finding great prices and deals. The biggest tip? Keep it simple. Focus on the price of what you want to buy, and skip things like zero interest financing and loyalty cards. The Federal Trade Commission as well as the Better Business Bureau can also be great resources for learning and assistance. Don’t forget to educate yourself on the latest scams, and the scammers of 2013 won’t stand a chance against you!
Read the entire article here: 13 Ways to Avoid a Scam in 2013
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Carrie Rattle is a Principal at BehavioralCents.com, a website for women focused on mind and money behaviors. She has worked in the financial services industry for 20+ years and hopes to inspire women to better prepare themselves for financial independence.