Have you received a letter or email asking you to be a "mystery shopper?" Maybe you are a legitmiate mystery shopper and have received this "assignment." An assignment or job that appears too good to be true and that involves check cashing may just be a scam. Find our more about this particular scam, how to identify it and what to do if you have been a victim.

- - - - - - - Creating a Family Budget 101

Creating a family budget may seem overwhelming at first, but with these suggestions and helpful hints hopefully families will see how and where their money is spent and what they can do about it.

- - - - - - - Winning Tips for Saving Money & Stretching Your Paycheck That Can Work for You

Most people are doing all they can to bring in as much money as possible, and with these 5ive tips to help you get more "bang" for your buck you can find ways to make your paycheck go just a little bit further and pay off debt.

- - - - - - - Taking Out a Mortgage Loan? Think about Lifestyle verses House with Mortgage Loan Debt

A bank or mortgage lender will help you determine a number for your loan affordability. Many are hoping for that number to as high as possible. But really, is this number a safe and comfortable amount of mortgage loan debt for you?

- - - - - - - Considering the Coverdell Education Savings Account?

While the economy is in a downturn, college tuitions and fees continue to grow. So what are your college savings options? Are Coverdell Education Savings Accounts a good one?

- - - - - - - Does Upromise Keeps its Promise Helping You Save Money for College?

Upromise participation is unlikely to pay for four years of college but many consumers want to know, is it worth my time at all? How much will it help me save? How hard is it to do?

- - - - - - - Five Tips for Knowing that the "Forward this to your friends and get a free (fill in the blank)" E-mail is a Fake

If your email message offering a free laptop or any other product seems too good to be true, it probably is. Find out how you can tell the fakes from the real thing in emails and giveaways.

- - - - - - - Consumer Financial Protection Agency: House Financial Services Committee Approves, Do You?

We're now bringing you Consumer Protection information and news and wanted to let you know the status of a newly pending federal agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency or the CFPA.

- - - - - - - LendingTree.com Review: Does LendingTree.com deliver?

Can LendingTree.com help you get the loan you need - maybe. But is it the loan you deserve?