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Free Credit Reporting Until April? Sign me up!

Did you know that the top three credit bureaus are offering free, weekly credit reports until April? Cybercrime is on the rise in 2020 with the advent of increased online shopping, and the best way to combat it is to

Could Your Finances Use a Tune Up for 2021?

piggy bank with a rainy day or emergency fund

If ever there was a lesson to be learned at the end of a calendar year it’s this, you have the power to choose, learn, and then choose again. So, if you’re unhappy with your financial situation at the end

Four Ways to Give Charitably this Holiday Season

Giving has many benefits. In addition to helping others, a donation can be tax deductible if you follow the right guidelines, and can get you in the holiday spirit. Ho, ho, who doesn’t love to play Santa in December? First,

Celebrating the Holidays During a Pandemic

mother and daughter stringing popcorn garland

Back in March it was predicted that the country would see a second, and maybe third, wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. And now that we’re approaching the end of 2020 it’s very clear that the traditional holiday season is going

Understanding Your Credit Score

Credit makes the world go round, at least in the United States. Statista reports that in 2018, the total value of credit card transactions in the United States amounted to 3.9 trillion dollars, and the total continues to increase. Credit

Keeping your Holiday Spending in Check

The holiday season normally brings festive parties, family get-togethers and giving of gifts. In the year 2020 it remains to be seen what exactly our holiday season will bring, but gift exchanges are likely to be a pandemic-safe practice that

6 Tips to Save on Energy Bills During the Winter

With colder weather quickly approaching it’s time to think about the things we do to prepare our houses and yards for winter. There are several reasons to be energy efficient but three of the most popular include global warming concerns,

Nearing the End of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

As we wrap up National Cybersecurity Awareness Month we thought it was fitting to share a few more of our favorite tips and tricks from our friends at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. To learn more, visit their website at https://staysafeonline.org/

Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent texts, calls and emails from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online banking, the problem is only growing worse. That’s why, this October,

Basics of a CD Ladder Strategy

We’ve talked about CD’s before, and for those unfamiliar with a Certificate of Deposit, you might want to check out our previous blog posts including: Once you’ve got the basics down, we can discuss CD laddering as an investment strategy.

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