American Security

When It Comes to Getting PPP Loans, Small Banks Work Better than Big Banks

Paycheck Protection Program support was easier to get in states where small banks had more of the market. Keep this in mind as we head toward a second round.

Shop For a Personal Loan With a Low Credit Score

You still can snag a personal loan when your credit score stinks. Here’s how.

What Do You Really Know About Managing Money?

Until I was 23 years old, I was terrible with money. I had never made a budget. I always carried a balance on my credit card. I didn’t even have a savings account, let alone any money in one. My living expenses were paid for with my student loans, and I spent the money I earned from my part-time job at the mall every payday. I had no financial goals or plans, and even worse, I didn’t think I needed to. My wake-up…

An Open Letter to the Neighbor who hates our Chicken Houses

Growing up in a tight-knit agricultural community I assumed besides the occasional smell, our neighbors had no problems with our chicken h...

Our Guide to Buying a Diamond Ring from a Pawn Shop

Purchasing the perfect diamond ring from a pawn shop requires a little bit of patience, luck, and knowledge. The great news is that pawn shops are always getting new diamond rings, so you never know what you will find each time you visit. Because of this, it is something of an exciting adventure

How supermarket psychology influences our purchases

Grocery shopping with a strategy can help prevent unplanned buying.

What credit score is needed for a mortgage?

What credit score is needed for a mortgage? Buying a home is one of the largest investments that most Americans will make in their lifetime. In order to

AP Explains: Who's affected by computer chip security flaw

Technology companies are scrambling to fix serious security flaws affecting computer processors built by Intel and other chipmakers and found in many of the world's personal computers and smartphones.The two hardware bugs discovered can be exploited to all

Don't Be Fooled by These C Corp. Fairy Tales

There are three myths advisors use to sell entrepreneurs on the value of C Corp., but you won't find a happily ever after here.

The Biggest Security Risk You’re Overlooking

You may think you have a handle on BYOD but employee behavior might tell another story. Rather than going through IT to properly integrate personal devices into the corporate network, and follow corp

What’s the riskiest way to try to recover your stolen data?

Do it Best Corp. promotes Hipskind

Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Do it Best Corp. promoted Jason Hipskind to regional sales and business development manager.Hipskind will lead a team of 10 territory managers across a 12-state region covering the southeastern U.S. Together, Hipskind and his team will focus on growth, profitability and recruitment. His promotion is effective immediately.

How Ron Hart Paid Off $29,000 in Credit Card Debt

Single Dad Ron Hart went into debt due to medical problems. Find out how he used credit counseling and a debt management program to become debt free.

Simple-Yet-Effective Home Security Strategies

Before investing in an alarm system, take a step back to evaluate—and improve—your home’s overall security. You can do many things to enhance protections that cost much less than an alarm system but do just as much good.

4 critical points to consider when receiving cybersecurity and privacy advice

Researchers find a telling relationship between who gives online privacy and cybersecurity advice and the number of internet-based security incidents experienced by the recipient of the advice.

Tips so you never forget anything after going through airport security

With all the stress that comes with traveling, anyone can make a mistake. Here are tips not to leave anything behind at airport security.

Looking for Home Security? Your Top Questions, Answered

If you’re looking for home security, you probably have some questions about home security and what you need. There are many different home security providers out there; how can you choose? Here are the top three questions we receive along with our answers.You can always have your questions answered and get a free quote by