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Safeguarding your money, your identity and your peace of mind is complicated. Consumer reporter Asa Aarons Smith has some important strategies to help you.

Consumer Reporter Asa Aarons Smith says credit cards are a risky way to close the gap when income falls, and expenses climb.

Another new year and the covid crisis persists. Nonetheless, it's important to make some sound financial resolutions, says Consumer reporter Asa Aarons Smith.

With Christmas around the corner, it's time to think about dinners, gifts — along with safety, returns and refunds, says Consumer Reporter Asa Aarons Smith.

Gift cards are convenient and have the protection of federal and state laws. But Reporter Asa Aarons Smith says Americans lose millions to gift card fraud.

Hanukah is a few days away and It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Shoppers have added challenges this season says Consumer reporter Asa Aarons Smith.

Utilities do what they can to strengthen the electric grid. But severe weather and aging infrastructure are problems, says Consumer Reporter Asa Aarons Smith.

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month, a good time to share information with this community about fighting scams. Consumer reporter Asa Aarons Smith has more.

After paying big bucks for a car or truck, is it wise to sink more money into an extended service contract? Consumer reporter Asa Aarons Smith has some answers.

Updated: 10:22 AM EDT Apr 15, 2021 Asa Aarons Smith When the pandemic began last year, the economy sputtered, income fell, and almost everyone worried about paying their bills. In response, the three major credit reporting agencies made it easier for consumers to access their credit reports free of charge. They made their hefty trove of data more accessible — and allowed Americans to temporarily access their credit reports for free once weekly instead of once every 12 m...