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3 Smart Tips for Safe Online Shopping

3 Smart Tips for Safe Online Shopping

The internet can be a terrific spot to snag deals, but it's vital to be vigilant about safe online shopping. Hackers who gain access to your personal information — particularly credit card numbers — can do...
Stretch Your Entertaining Budget to Feed a Crowd

Stretch Your Entertaining Budget to Feed a Crowd

Many of the best memories are created around a table full of food. However, holiday gatherings, parties and other social events can strain your entertaining budget. You don't need to forgo hosting big meals just...
3 Short-Term Savings Goals and How to Achieve Them

3 Short-Term Savings Goals and How to Achieve Them

If you tend to have trouble keeping cash in your wallet, take heart. Here are several effective methods to save your money. To maximize success, start with short-term savings goals and use these tools to help you achieve...
4 Steps to Holiday Budget Success

4 Steps to Holiday Budget Success

Spending time with family and friends. Sharing meals. Giving gifts. The holiday season is filled with magical moments that create lifelong memories. However, the holidays can also be seriously stressful. According to...
Personal Loans: Why a Credit Union Is the Best Place to Go

Personal Loans: Why a Credit Union Is the Best Place to Go

There are many reasons to apply for a personal loan. You may want a single loan to consolidate existing credit card and other types of high-interest debt. You may want a loan to renovate part of your home, to go on...
Simple Strategies to Help Your Kids Save Part of Their Allowance

Simple Strategies to Help Your Kids Save Part of Their Allowance

According to a 2016 GOBankingRates survey, 35 percent of all American adults have no money at all in savings. This dangerous situation illustrates the importance of teaching your kids how to save money. Kids who save...