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Oof. Holiday stress. ‘Tis the season to be merry–except sometimes, it’s not. While the entertainment industry would have us think the holidays are always full of good cheer, lots of laughs and warm feelings, the reality can, unfortunately, be...Blog Post, Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Union, Data Protection, Financial Education, Financial Goals, Financial Literacy, Fraud Alerts, General, Goal Setting, Goals, Helpful Hints, Helping You Afford Life, Infographic, New Post, online, Online Banking, Protecting Your Money, safe browsing, safe purchasing, Saving Money, Simplify
Overspending during the holidays is easy…and even easier when online retailers deploy every tactic to get your attention. Here are 8 ways online retailers push us to overspend. 1. They offer free shipping… with a minimum purchase.When retailers offer to sponsor...
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Tech support scams are growing at a rapid pace. It seems you’re always putting yourself out on a limb when you call tech support. You dial the number the company gives you, and perhaps after a while of waiting, you’re connected to someone who may be working on the...
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It seems every time you turn around there’s another item you need—and you needed it, like, yesterday. A replacement water filter for the fridge, new carpet, an extra garage door opener… So, what do you do? If you can’t visit your favorite retail shop,...Credit Union, Financial Education, General, Helpful Hints, New Post, Protecting Your Money
Planning. It’s singlehandedly the best thing you can do for your budget. It allows room to allot funds for retirement, unexpected bills such as an increase in a utility bill, a veterinary or ER visit and even room to budget for entertainment and family weekend...