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What Should I Do About Fraudulent Credit Card Activity?

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While you’re working hard to find great deals and optimize your holiday shopping, criminals are working hard to steal and use your credit card information. If you haven’t experienced an unauthorized charge on a credit card yet, you probably know someone who’s been a victim of fraudulent credit card activity. Thieves don’t wait for the […]

Are Gift Cards Or Cash The Better Gift?

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You want to give the perfect gift. But you also don’t want to buy the wrong size or give a duplicate item. We’ve all been there, and it seems most of us have discovered a fix. But are gift cards or cash a better option? In recent years, gift cards have seen a boom in […]

What Should I Do With The House, Sell Or Rent It Out?

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There are plenty of reasons why you might find yourself thinking about selling a house or renting it out. You may be moving up from a starter home or downsizing from a larger home. Or perhaps you’re relocating for a job, combining households, or inheriting a house from a family member. No matter what position […]

Is A Credit Union The Best Place For My Money?

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Whether you’re moving to a new city, filling out payroll forms for your new job, or reviewing financial statements at month end – your money and where you keep it are on your mind. If you’re looking for a new place to put your money or if you’re tired of paying big fees at your […]

What Is The Best Way To Budget For A New Pet?

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Furry friends bring so much love to your house, but just like new human babies, they also carry additional expense. Before you decide to bring one home, you need to know how to prepare your budget for a new pet. Let’s dive into some of the costs you’re likely to encounter, and how can you save on […]

Is It Smart To Use A HELOC As An Emergency Fund?

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If you’re lucky, you go about life without facing too many events you’d call true emergencies. But even the most “glass half-full” adults understand the phrase hoping for the best has an important ending…preparing for the worst. For many people, that preparation involves saving at least 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund, maybe […]

Should I Move To A Lower Cost Of Living Area?

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Quite simply, cost of living (COL) is what you pay to cover the basics to live such as housing, food, utilities, etc. Since it’s not your imagination and it really does cost more to live now than it did for previous generations, would it make sense for you to move to a lower cost of living […]

What Is The Best Way To Store Important Documents?

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Whether you recently got married, had a baby, bought a car, took out a student loan, or purchased a home or rental property, – your stack of important documents is growing. When you finally make time to go through your file cabinet or the boxes of paperwork you have to figure out what to keep, […]

What Is Open Enrollment And Do I Need To Do Something?

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It’s that time of year again. You’re getting emails from human resources talking about the upcoming Open Enrollment period. There are copies of different insurance plans and their costs available for review.   You also hear people discussing their current health insurance plans and how they want to review other programs your employer offers. If […]

What Important Documents Should I Keep And For How Long?

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Are you one to set the mail on the counter when you get home from work? Most of it is junk anyway right? You know you need to take care of the bills and important documents but you keep putting it off, and the pile keeps growing. Eventually, you pay the bills. But then you […]

Is Cell Phone Insurance Really Worth The Money?

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If you haven’t ever lost or damaged your cell phone, you’ve probably had a close call at some point. You know the feeling of your phone slipping out of your hand and the sound it makes when it hits the floor. It’s a miracle your phone survived some of those drops. Maybe you’ve even misplaced […]

What Is The Best Way To Budget For The Holidays?

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With the holidays fast approaching, now is a great time to start preparing your budget. When you create a specific budget for the holidays, you can reduce your stress levels and enjoy the season without worrying about money or January’s credit card bills. If you prepare ahead of time, you can pay for the holidays […]

Is It Smart To Freeze My Credit (And How Do I)?

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You’ve probably heard at one time or another that freezing your credit is a good idea. Since almost 45% of Americans had their personal information stolen in the Equifax breach in 2017, more people have taken steps to do a credit freeze of their files. About 20% of Americans secured their credit directly after the […]

Pros And Cons Of Using Pros And Cons Lists

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Often, when you’re weighing a decision, people throw out the advice to make a pros and cons list. But, a pros and cons list might not be the best decision model to use. Think back to elementary school when your teacher asked you to fold a paper in half and put headings at the top […]

What Is The Best Way To Handle A Difficult Colleague at Work?

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You landed your dream job but it’s turned into a nightmare because of a difficult colleague in the office. You’ve been a happy employee for years and a new hire is now causing you more stress than you deserve. Maybe you’re re-thinking your whole career after taking time off because of a situation with a […]

Airbnb Or Hotel? What You Need To Know To Decide

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We’d be shocked if you haven’t heard of Airbnb, but as popular as this “gig economy” lodging option has become – almost two-thirds of travelers have never tried it. And the same Skift report shows that even though nearly 90% of those who did use Airbnb were satisfied or very satisfied with the experience, less […]

What Are The Best Financing Options For Buying A Home?

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You’re sick of renting and you think it’s time to buy a house. If you’re like most people, you’re not in the position to pay cash. Fortunately, there are several different financing options for buying a home to fit varying needs and specific situations. What to Consider Before Buying a Home Before we dive into […]

Women And Money: Building Your Financial House

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Tackling your personal finances can be overwhelming when you’re unsure where to start. Much as building a home benefits from a blueprint, your financial house might be easier to construct if you use a similar strategy. In fact, a house is a good metaphor for thinking about the structure of a sound financial life. A […]

What Can You Accomplish In A Year?

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Do you have an idea to explore or a desire to do something but still find yourself procrastinating? Then we challenge you to not only consider what you can accomplish in a year but actually take steps today to start on your way. There will be moments you think you’ll never figure things out and […]

How Do I Build A High Credit Score and Keep It There?

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480. 550. 640. 720. You know your number. Maybe you even use a credit score manager to keep an eye on your credit score. Now you are thinking about trying to improve it. After all, a good credit score opens up a world of opportunities for you. Lower interest rates on loans. Higher chances of […]

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