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Tips to Save Money On Prom Expenses
It’s prom season, and to your teen that probably means a fancy dress or tux, glamorous jewelry, dinner at an expensive restaurant, perhaps a limo and then there are the after-parties. But to the parents, it probably means looking for ways to save money on prom expenses. Prom is an exciting night that teens will […]
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Are You Ready for National Financial Capability Month? Three Actions to Take Now
Guest Post By Lila Quintiliani, AFC®, America Saves April is National Financial Capability Month, when the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) and the Ready Campaign encourage people to improve their financial futures and to be prepared when disaster strikes. Here are three actions you can take now to make sure you are ready for any financial […]
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7 Ways to Reduce Your Electric Bill
The cost of electricity is a worry for many people, especially during the winter or summer months when heating and cooling is more frequently used. If you are looking for ways to reduce your electric bill, a few simple changes around your home could cut your costs. 7 ways to reduce your electric bill 1. […]
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Do You Have Unclaimed Money?
If you’re struggling with a tight budget, here’s a fun fact to consider: Various government agencies and organizations are holding more than $58 billion in unclaimed money, according to CNN Money, and a piece of that pie could be yours. This isn’t some nefarious plot to keep you from your money. Often, we are the […]
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7 Tips to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Fraud
Do you know how to protect yourself from credit card fraud? There always seems to be headlines about yet another data breach—when hackers break into a company’s computer system and steal sensitive and confidential personal data about their customers and clients. In 2018, Marriott International announced that a break in to its guest reservation database […]
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6 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund Infographic
Most of us don’t enjoy tax time, especially if you think you might owe money. For some people however, the dread is overshadowed by the lure of a potential tax refund. For the 2018 tax filing season, the IRS anticipated that 70 percent of taxpayers would get a refund, and that the average refund is […]
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How to Read a Credit Report
Learn how to read a credit report so that you have an idea of what potential lenders and employers see when they take a look at yours.
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5 Ways to Make Summer Camp More Affordable
Summer is just around the corner, and with Summer can come extra expenses while the kids are out of school. Summer camp isn’t just a fun way for kids to pass the summer days. It’s also a necessity for many families with parents who need to be at work and young children who can’t stay […]
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Are You Overspending On Payday?
Do you fall into the common pattern of counting down the days until you get paid and then overspending on payday? You’re not alone, and you may even be falling straight into the trap of strategic advertising. In fact, spending patterns around when consumers get paid are predictable, and many retail products and brands have reported […]
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Should Financial Education Be Taught In Schools?
We live in a time when teaching financial responsibility to children and young adults is increasingly important. In fact, data from the Federal Reserve shows that 40% of American Households cannot withstand a financial emergency of $400 or more. While it’s likely that no one will argue that financial education is vital to kids growing up […]