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Insuring Your Home

Home Insurance is absolutely essential. . .
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Learning to Budget

A budget is a plan for how you’ll spend your money.
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Working with a Mortgage Lender

Applying for a mortgage is a big endeavor. . .
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Is the Money in My Account Safe?

Your financial institution is one of the safest places. . .
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4 Tips for Using Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps

Whether you’re splitting the bill at a restaurant with friends, paying back your parents, or buying snacks at a sports event, it’s hard to beat the…
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50 Internet Safety Tips for 2023

Cybersecurity risks have grown just as rapidly as technology has and online scam artists are always finding new ways to lower a system’s defenses.
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3 Jar Allowance for Kids

The sooner you teach your children the basics about budgeting, the better, and the 3-jar money system is a great way to get started.
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Completing a Return

Filing a tax return is a matter of following the line-by-line instructions that come with your tax form.
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Scams Targeting Seniors

Scammers target seniors more aggressively than any other group. Recognizing the most common scams helps prevent your money and personal information from getting stolen.
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Paying Taxes

Many major life changes, such as buying a new home, changing jobs, getting promoted, starting a business, having a child, and more, will have tax implications.
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Tax Brackets and Statuses

How much you owe in federal income taxes is determined by many factors, but your tax bracket and status will likely have the biggest impact.
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Meet Your 401(k)

Even if you’re just starting your first real job—actually, especially if you’re just starting your first real job—it’s time to start thinking about retirement.