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Wed Jun 20 2018

10 Quick Steps That Could Improve Your Finances

Time is a commodity most of us are lacking. Between work, chores, raising kids, taking care of ourselves, and hopefully finding a few minutes to unwind each night before getting up

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The snowball approach to getting out of debt

Wed Jun 13 2018

Cool Debt-Reduction Strategies

Most folks who find themselves overwhelmed by debt didn’t plan on being there. Which is why taking the opposite approach and having a solid plan to get out of debt makes good sense.

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Closeup of a hand strumming a guitar

Wed Jun 13 2018

6 Tips for Avoiding the Black Friday Blues

“Black Friday.” To some, these two words conjure up feelings of anxiety and dread. Hordes of shoppers colliding in a frenzied mass of humanity—or inhumanity—each hell-bent on

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Law school students studying in the library late at night

Wed Jun 06 2018

Protecting Against Identity Theft During College

Going to college should ideally be a time of discovery, learning, and new experiences. Unfortunately, identity thieves may view your college years as a prime time to go after your

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Fri May 11 2018

Wants vs. Needs: An Epic Budget Battle

A while back, just as the weather started to warm up, I came across a pair of white canvas tennis shoes in my size at the mall.

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How to Avoid Getting Phished [Infographic]

Fri May 11 2018

How to Avoid Getting Phished [Infographic]

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