Hooray! Gas prices are down so visiting family for the holidays is a possibility that is affordable. If you are planning a trip or family is coming to visit, here are some tips about travel that may assist you.Renting a car is an option but can be a dilemma if you do not do your research. Call and ask questions, or be prepared for a big disappointment when your are all packed and ready to leave.1. Some car rental companies will allow you to use a debit card. Because debit cards are attached to your bank account, using a debit card means having a cash deposit above the cost of the rental on hold while you are using the rental. The amount can be up to $500 or more. Contact the car rental companies to discuss their requirements.2.Check with your auto insurance company that you have for your own car for car rental coverage.Read moreOmitunde, Publisher of African American Family ConnectionAn online magazine about African American Family values and community.Visit AAFC for the latest issue each month and a copy of "The Ripple Effect"Read more…
Tis the season to be careful!Everyone will be doing some serious shopping no matter what is reported about the economy. Nothing stops us from spending money during the holiday season. Where there is a will, there is a way and we will find a way.So while you are out there finding all those bargains to make your loved ones happy, what about someone stealing your identity and taking all of your hard money, or using your identity to make their own purchases. Identity Theft, what is it?This can happen, don’t think for one moment that just because you use a debit card and have direct deposit, that is cannot happen to you.This is the crime of obtaining the personal or financial information of another person for the purpose of assuming assuming that identity to steal it and use it to make purchases or establish credit without the victims’ knowledge.Read moreOmitunde, Publisher of African American Family ConnectionAn online magazine about African American Family values and community.Visit AAFC for the latest issue each month and a copy of "The Ripple Effect".Read more…
