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)
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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)
Annual Meeting
Friday, April 26th we will be hosting our annual meeting at our Lomita location. We are excited to share with our membership the previous year accomplishments and our future plans. Your participation is encouraged as… (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)
New Year resolutions you should actually keep
Everyone knows that January 1 is a time for making New Year’s Resolutions. Everyone also knows most people give up on their Resolutions by January 2, although some strong-willed individuals may actually last until January… (more)
Back to school: Protect your child’s information
Many school forms require personal and sensitive information. Here are some tips for keeping your child’s personal information safe — from pre-school through college. Safeguard your child’s Social Security number (SSN). Don’t carry your child’s Social… (more)
Add online safety to that back-to-school list
You probably have a list of things to get done before your kids get back to school. It may include getting school supplies, figuring out carpools, and scheduling afterschool programs. There’s one more thing we… (more)
Staycation by default
Planning a summer vacation? You may be looking for deals on cheap flights or discounts at hotels and resorts – but some promotions may come with strings attached, and others can be downright scams. Before… (more)
Your kids becoming financially capable -it’s possible
Most parents understand that they should teach their kids about money. Knowing where to start, on the other hand, is another story. Fortunately, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a guide to help families raise… (more)
The cost of coin
“Find a penny pick it up and all day long you’ll have good luck” We’ve all known since we were kids that pennies were good luck, but they’re not worth much more than that nowadays…. (more)