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- What Kind of Home Improvement Projects Will Add Value to My Home?
Q: I’m doing work on my house soon, so it has me wondering how I can increase my home’s value at the same time. What kind of home improvements can add value to my home? A: Renovating your home with an eye… Read more: What Kind of Home Improvement Projects Will Add Value to My Home? - Spring has Sprung Scams: Facebook Marketplace
With Spring in the air, a lot of people have started their Spring Cleaning, selling unused, unwanted items on Facebook Marketplace. Facebook Marketplace has become a hotspot for scammers. Here are some things to look out for: Prices that are… Read more: Spring has Sprung Scams: Facebook Marketplace - Emergency Funds – Not Just For Adults
Divvying up your kid’s allowance into different jars, each with a specific label and purpose, has become pretty standard. Your kids probably have one jar for savings, one for spending and maybe another for giving. What most parents and kids… Read more: Emergency Funds – Not Just For Adults - Don’t Get Caught in an Emergency Scam!
Your grandson’s calling – and he’s in bigtime trouble! He’s been kidnapped and being held for ransom, so he needs you to wire over money ASAP. Before you wire over anything, stop! You’re probably being scammed. Here’s what you need… Read more: Don’t Get Caught in an Emergency Scam! - Building Financial Resilience: Strategies for Overcoming Financial Stress
In today’s fast-paced world, we face many financial challenges as we juggle a lot of responsibilities. The constant pressure to earn enough for covering day-to-day expenses while remembering to put away money for your financial goals never lets up. To… Read more: Building Financial Resilience: Strategies for Overcoming Financial Stress - Practical Budgeting Made Easy
With the right tools and information, building a budget can be quick and easy. Here’s how to create a simple and practical budget for the time-strapped consumer. Review your income and expenses Most budgeting plans recommend tracking income and expenses… Read more: Practical Budgeting Made Easy - All You Need to Know About Tech Support Scams
There’s little in life that’s more frustrating than a computer that won’t do its job. But sometimes, like your own private miracle, a message appears on your screen. It says: “Technical difficulties? Click here for assistance.” Unfortunately, if you follow… Read more: All You Need to Know About Tech Support Scams - How to Avoid Romance Scams this Valentine’s Day
Don’t be the next victim of a romance scam! Here’s all you need to know: How the scam plays out In a romance ruse, a scammer will create a bogus online profile and attempt to connect to singles on dating… Read more: How to Avoid Romance Scams this Valentine’s Day - How do I Prepare for Tax Season?
Gather your documents The first step in prepping for tax season is to gather all the necessary documents. Depending on your personal circumstances, these can include: Organize your finances Store all your documents and receipts in a folder, binder or… Read more: How do I Prepare for Tax Season? - Which Purchases Should I Charge to My Credit Card?
Q: I’m reevaluating my credit card use and wondering if I’m doing it right. Which purchases should I charge to my credit card? A: Your credit score, which is the key to long-term loans at favorable rates, employment opportunities and more, depends… Read more: Which Purchases Should I Charge to My Credit Card? - 8 Creative Ways to Save on Heating Costs this Winter
Q: I’ve sealed all leaky windows and doors in my home, but my heating bill is still astronomical. Is there anything else I can do to keep my heating costs down? A: Sealing air leaks is a great first step toward lowering… Read more: 8 Creative Ways to Save on Heating Costs this Winter - 6 Financial Resolutions for the New Year
It’s a brand-new year, so now is a great time to set budget-friendly resolutions to pave the way toward a more financially fit future. Here are six financial resolutions to get you started. 1 – Create (and stick to!) a… Read more: 6 Financial Resolutions for the New Year - Your Complete Guide to Santa Shock Recovery
The holidays are over, and with the start of a new year, we are often dealt a case of “Santa shock”. Its main symptoms are the result of the house and daily schedule being in disarray as well as those… Read more: Your Complete Guide to Santa Shock Recovery - Financial Preparation for The New Year
The new year is almost here. Are you ready? Usher in the new year with plans for financial improvement and resolutions to do more. Here are some tips to get you started: Tune your budget It’s great to start off… Read more: Financial Preparation for The New Year - 6 Naughty Holiday Scams to Beware of This Season
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Unfortunately, though, not everything about the holiday season is all happy and nice. As always, scammers are on the scene, ready to turn the joyous season into a nightmare. Here are six naughty-list scams… Read more: 6 Naughty Holiday Scams to Beware of This Season - What’s the Best Way to Pay for Holiday Shopping?
Q: Holiday shopping season is here, but I can’t pay for it all! What’s the best way to fund my holiday shopping? A: When it comes to covering the cost of your holiday shopping, you have several choices. Let’s take a look at… Read more: What’s the Best Way to Pay for Holiday Shopping? - Don’t Get Caught in a Utility Scam!
Knock, knock! It’s your energy company, here with the bad news that your bill is overdue, so we’re shutting off your electricity unless you pay up right now. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Well, it’s going to get worse: this… Read more: Don’t Get Caught in a Utility Scam! - 10 Hacks for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving That Doesn’t Break the Bank
Hosting a Thanksgiving dinner is an enjoyable, rewarding experience, but it can also be a bit much for many of us. The expenses can be sky-high, the to-do list seems endless and the dinner itself can be a harried and… Read more: 10 Hacks for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving That Doesn’t Break the Bank - Beware of Mobile App Scams
In today’s digital world there’s an app for practically everything; the weather, mobile banking, socializing, games, entertainment… the list goes on. There are millions of downloadable apps for your phone and electronic devices. With all these convenient apps, there’s more… Read more: Beware of Mobile App Scams - Sports Gambling App Scams
With football season back in full swing, so are sports betting scams. It’s Sunday, you place a bet, and you win. But as soon as you try and cash out it says declined, you try again. It keeps saying declined.… Read more: Sports Gambling App Scams