Login >>Do it today! It’s hard to believe, but 2019 is half over. Take a timeout from barbecues and beaches to give yourself a mid-year financial checkup. Use the seven steps below to guide you. Step… (more)
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Sharing is caring. Saving is better
Saving money can be easy if you share some of the expenses with a friend. Check out 5 helpful hints here. (Bonus tip #6: Save even more money by not buying a snowblower because… (more)
Adulting like a boss
14 Scout Badges They Should Make for “Adulting” As an adult, every day has its challenges. But somewhere along the line, we stopped recognizing these daily ‘wins.’ Scouts get merit badges for their achievements, and… (more)
Gmail calendar phishing scam
1.5 Billion Gmail Calendar Users Are the Target of a Crafty New Phishing Scam Users of Google’s Calendar app are being warned about a scam that takes advantage of the popularity of the free service… (more)
There are no “quick fixes” to clean up your credit
If you’re trying to clean up your credit, you’ll come across plenty of companies offering an easy fix. But any company promising instant results for a price is likely a scam. The FTC says Grand… (more)
Your kids and college
15 Creative Ways to Save & Pay for Your Kids’ College Education To say that college costs have skyrocketed is an understatement. After adjusting for inflation, CNBC notes that average tuition for private colleges rose from $15,160… (more)
Let’s get physical-ly fit
Gym memberships and what you should know before you sign If you’re looking to get in shape, a membership at a gym, fitness center, health spa, or sports club could be a good option. But… (more)
Nine tips for first-time credit card users
Credit cards are a powerful financial tool. If you use them wisely, they will help you achieve your financial goals. But as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility. Abuse them and you… (more)
The IRS isn’t calling you
You’ve probably gotten one of these calls: They say it’s the IRS and they’re filing a lawsuit against you for back taxes. They may threaten to arrest or deport you. What do you do? Watch… (more)
Tis’ the tax fraud season
7 Government Imposter Scams to Watch Out For Pretty much every successful scam depends on misplaced trust. To get money out of you, scammers have to get you to trust them, and one of the quickest… (more)