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07.23.20

Seven ways to save money by going green

We all know we should turn off the lights when we leave a room, unplug appliances we aren’t using and invest in reusable drinkware to reduce our carbon footprints. But, changing other small habits can have a positive impact not only on the environment, but also your wallet.
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07.16.20

Three mistakes in portability planning

The increase in the amount exempt from federal estate tax to $10 million per taxpayer (plus inflation adjustments) has been a game changer for estate planners.
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07.09.20

How to spot elder financial abuse

Elder financial abuse is, unfortunately, very common. According to the American Bankers Association, older Americans control 70 percent of the wealth in the United States.
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07.02.20

Credit reports are now free once a week

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put pressure on the economy, one helpful (yet temporary) change has been made to the number of times you can access your credit information.
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06.25.20

Turned down for a bank account? This could be why

If you have a history of overdrafts or, worse, if another financial institution closed your account, you’re probably going to run into some difficulties when you try to open another one
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06.22.20

The Secret To Avoiding Secret Shopper Scams

Did you receive an offer to get paid to shop or eat at bougie restaurants and review them? It sounds too good to be true, because, well, it most likely is
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06.18.20

How the CARES Act impacts student loans

Known as the CARES Act, the roughly $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package that was recently passed by the United States government is intended to reduce the financial pain felt by millions of Americans who have been affected by the measures taken to control the spread of COVID-19.
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06.05.20

Watch out for unemployment scams

In an elaborate scheme, scammers are stealing people’s identities, fraudulently filing for unemployment benefits and then directing the money to their own bank accounts or intercepting paper checks that are then paid out by state governments.
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05.22.20

How to protect yourself against money mule scams

Has someone ever tried to lure you into a money laundering scheme? It sounds like something out of a movie, but it’s all too real for victims that scammers use to move stolen money
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05.14.20

Four tips for avoiding overdraft fees

Overdrawing your account is not a fun boat to be in. An overdraft occurs when you don’t have enough cash in your account to pay for a transaction, but your financial institution covers the difference
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04.09.20

IRS extends tax payment deadline to July 15, 2020

Taxpayers and businesses now have until July 15, 2020, to file and pay their taxes without penalty. This is a 90-day extension from the traditional deadline of April 15. The announcement from the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) comes as COVID-19 tightens
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04.07.20

Pet ownership on a budget

Pets provide years of love and affection, and they can truly improve their owners’ overall health and well-being. But before you open your home to a fur child, you need to make sure you can afford it
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04.01.20

How to avoid coronavirus scams

Wash your hands, don’t touch your face and be on the lookout for scams, because they’re on the rise. From bogus coronavirus treatments and vaccines to financial offers that are too good to be true
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03.20.20

Preparing for incapacity

What should one do after an unfortunate medical diagnosis suggesting that he or she will lose mental and physical abilities in the near term? Areas that need addressing are
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03.03.20

Coronavirus Market and Economic Impact

Markets across the globe and in the United States continue to react with volatility as fears of the novel coronavirus escalate. But while the virus may cause short-term uncertainty, investors should remain focused
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