Moving Forward Financially into the New Year

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One of the few positive things to come out of the recession is that it’s forced people to take a long, hard look at their spending habits and keep tighter control over their finances.  Most families do have a certain amount of debt, with car, home, and education loans topping the list, but it’s important [...]

New Year New Budget

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Budgeting is not a once-and-done duty. In order for a budget to be successful, it needs to remain ever-revolving. As December quickly heads into a new year, it is the perfect time to review your budget and your savings goals. Getting passive about your budgeting system can also lead you to getting passive about your [...]

Consumers Beware of Online Christmas Criminals

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As holiday shoppers across the nation work on their shopping lists and prepare to dive into Black Friday deals, cyber-criminals are also getting prepared to take advantage of harried consumers who are more concerned with getting all the gifts than they are with their personal security. Online shoppers are at risk for losing money thanks [...]

Padding Your Bank Account Can Save Hundreds of Dollars

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With all of the chaos we deal with in life, it’s no wonder that consumers find themselves being hit with more and more fees due often to simple oversight. Missing a checkbook deduction or paying bills late result in high fees and overdraft charges. Occasionally, one mistake can lead to a domino effect that can [...]