Martin Backhausen – Financial Advisor
Smart Choices. Better Finances.
Hello! Winning the lottery sounds amazing. Scammers fake it. They want your money. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Real lotteries don’t call you. They don’t ask for fees to claim prizes. If you get a call, it’s a scam. Don’t send money. Hang up. Check the lottery’s real website. Scammers send fake checks….
Hello! Education opens doors. It costs money. You can save for it. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start. Set a goal. Maybe $2,000 for a course. Divide it by months. For 12 months, save $167 a month. Transfer $40 a week to a savings account. Skip one meal out to find the money….
Hello! Tech support scams are sneaky. Criminals pretend to fix your computer. They want your money or info. You can stay safe. Let’s learn how. Scammers call or pop up on your screen. They say your computer has a virus. It’s a lie. Don’t let them in your computer. Hang up. Close the pop-up. Use…
Hello! A money buffer is extra savings. It’s more than an emergency fund. It covers bigger surprises. It keeps you safe from scams. Let’s start. Aim for $1,000 over time. Save $10 a week. Open a savings account. Skip one movie to find the money. Set up an automatic transfer. This makes saving easy. Check…
Hello! Giving to charity feels good. Scammers fake them. They steal your money. You can give safely. Let’s learn how. Real charities are registered. Check them on CharityNavigator.org. They have clear goals. Scammers are vague. Don’t give over the phone. Scammers pressure you. That’s a crime. Ask for a website. Check it yourself. Give directly…