You probably won’t be surprised that Senior BofI is a big fan of online shopping. Just as the internet makes banking online super easy, the internet makes shopping a cinch, as long as you play it safe.

AARP has a checklist of tips about how to shop safely online. To this we would add:

Know the merchant! Stick with merchant names you recognize and trust. Our community pages have a short list of online vendors we trust you may find helpful