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Need Extra Cash? Here’s How to Launch a Side Gig
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered many challenges for American households. Among them is widespread job losses as business shut down as part of efforts to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus. Now, even as the working world gets back to business, workers are experiencing reduced hours and furloughs that are having a big impact on […]
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Why A Debt Consolidation Loan May Not Be the Best Answer
When you’re in debt, a debt consolidation loan can seem like the best solution, but it could create more problems than it solves.
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Why It’s Important to Make More Than The Minimum Payment
Paying the minimum on your credit card each month may seem tempting because the minimum is usually a small amount. This isn’t a good idea.
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How Lending Money Can End Badly For You
It may be tempting to consider lending money to help out your cousin who just lost his job or your best friend who needs help buying a new car, but you may want to think twice before lending to them or cosigning on a loan. Lending Money – Good Intentions Gone Wrong A study from […]
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Rebuilding Your Finances In a Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a bevy of challenges to consumers. Efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus have shut down businesses across the country, triggering furloughs and tens of millions of job losses. The result, for many, is a devastating blow to their personal finances as they attempt to cover day-to-day expenses without […]
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Frugal Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is only a few days away and if you’re like many of us, you’re looking for the perfect frugal father’s day gift idea for your dad. Dads are notoriously hard to buy for, and most dads I know have gotten more than their fair share of ties, socks, sports memorabilia, and grilling gear […]
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Do We Have Too Much Stuff?
When most of the U.S. entered into the sheltering-in-place phase in March of 2020, everything was upended. Our fears were exposed and the truth about our shopping habits was laid bare. True confessions; I like going to stores. I want B & N to have any book I decide to read. I truly believed Jasmine […]
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CESI Named To List of 2020 Best Employers in North Carolina
Consumer Education Services Inc. (CESI) was named by Business North Carolina as one of the 2020 Best Employers in North Carolina. This is the second consecutive year that CESI was featured on the list. The Business North Carolina awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in North Carolina, benefiting the economy, […]