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Five things new high school grads need to know about money
May and June usher in a flurry of excitement, as high school students around the country prepare to graduate. As the leave the familiarity and comfort of their school, classes and friends, graduates...
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Warmer, longer days likely have you dreaming about a summer vacation. And, like lots of people, you may be wondering how to fit it into your budget. A new American Express poll says the average...
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What’s the best advice about money you’ve gotten?
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten about money? We polled people on Facebook to ask them for the best advice they’d ever gotten about money. Some advice was homespun – straight from mom, or a...
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‘Untouchables’ slow down impulse buys
Have you gone to the grocery store lately, just to buy a few things, and come out with a cartload? That’s because retail stores know that most of us are terrific impulse shoppers. In fact, impulse buys...
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Six ways you can protect your children from identity theft
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” – Psalm 5:11 Imagine being 8 years old and...
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Gratitude: Your attitude can be good for your budget
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” – II Corinthians 9:11 “Attitude is everything.” –...
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Before disaster strikes, assemble an emergency financial binder
How quickly could you find your most important documents in an emergency? In an emergency, have a financial binder prepared that you can take with you. It can save you the stress and work of having to...
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Always broke? Three steps to help you fix your finances
A reader asks: How can I be financially savvy? I am a mom of one and am always broke. The path to being financially savvy starts with three simple things you can do that won’t cost any money at all....
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What could you do if you had less credit card debt?
What would you do with an extra $6,000 to $8,000? If yours is the typical U.S. household, you probably owe that much – or more – to your credit card company; the average American household carries...
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Nine summer chores that are good for your house and budget
Your house is likely the biggest, most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. Invest time and care in your house now to keep it well-maintained; you’ll save money by preventing costly repairs later....
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