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Other money essentialsSometimes your day just needs a “reset” button. Rewind, set another alarm, and emerge in hopes it can only be better than the present. But surprise! Life just doesn’t work that way. You soldier on, drink another cup of coffee, and muster up the courage to keep checking emails with hope nothing else has gone […]
If you find yourself regularly jetting across the country, spending many a night in hotel rooms or even airport gates, you’re the perfect candidate for a travel rewards card. Not only can your everyday spending on these cards land you the extra miles for trips on the airlines you know best, they can often boost […]
One of the best things about the 4th of July is hanging with family, eating delicious food, and of course, catching a fireworks show! What’s even better? Almost all fireworks shows are free! So grab a blanket or chair, load the family into the car, and wish America a happy birthday with a great fireworks […]
Summertime means lots of BBQs outdoors with the people you love having around most. Keep in mind these 5 tips to enjoy plenty of barbecues out back, without breaking the bank. Make it a Potluck – One of the biggest costs at a barbeque is the menu. It’s tough to feed a crowd on a […]
Jill Hasling, president and meteorologist with the Weather Research Center in Houston predicts a 90 percent chance that a Category 3 or stronger hurricane will form in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2013 Hurricane Season. She believes that the coastal areas from Louisiana to Alabama and the western coast of Florida have a 70 percent […]
By now, you are probably aware that you have a credit score. The only way you do NOT have a credit score is if you have avoided banks and credit cards (not a wise choice in today’s world…read on). Why is a credit score important? Banks and other lending institutions feel that your credit score […]
Guess what…studies show that NOBODY has money saved for a rainy day. Even those making the big bucks would be in big trouble if they were to hit a financial snag – a broken down car, a period of unemployment, etc. Truth is, unexpected expenses (often emergencies) are a lead reason people end up with debt. […]
Here’s a topic we’ve discussed a few times…rising gas prices. UGH! The news anchors continues to tell us how “bad” gas prices are – and how much worse they may get. We’ve found a couple of helpful tools and tips that can help. First, Gasbuddy is an app that helps you identify the best gas prices […]
Unfortunately, disasters can be opportunities for many scam artists. They come out to prey on those who are interested in helping victims of such disasters – or worse, they prey on the storm victims directly. Hurricane Sandy might be another chance for scammers at work. We strongly encourage everyone to be aware and use these […]
According to the Washington Post, a recent FDIC report finds that up to one third of Americans are unbanked (without any bank accounts) or underbanked (have a bank account but do not use bank services like credit cards). This means up to 50 million adults and households nationwide are not participating in the banking system, […]