November/December 2014: Safety and Online Shopping

Nov 19, 2014 | Featured

With Black Friday and the holiday shopping season just around the corner, everyone’s getting into the spending spirit. Stores are publicizing upcoming deals and rewards programs, but you hear very few messages about security issues. We’re not trying to put a damper on...

Secure shopping sites

Nov 19, 2014 | Newsletters

When it comes to picking an online retailer, you’ve got plenty of options. Often, shoppers choose recognizable retailers like Walmart or Amazon. These sites tend to be safe since they have more resources dedicated to securing their online transactions. But sometimes...

Online payment options

Nov 19, 2014 | Newsletters

After you identify some stores of interest (or perhaps as part of the process of deciding where to shop), you’ll need to consider payment options. Most online retailers accept all major credit cards as well as other options, such as PayPal. These are by far the most...

Things to consider while shopping online

Nov 19, 2014 | Newsletters

While you’re going about your holiday shopping, keep a few things in mind. If you give a store a cookie, it might start invading your personal space. Disable or clear cookies to prevent stores and advertisers from tracking your browsing history and habits, and from...