Affordable Sustainability: Five Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Water Bottle Waste

Affordable Sustainability: Five Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Water Bottle Waste

Plastic water bottles have become a ubiquitous part of modern-day life. They’re convenient, portable and readily available. Unfortunately, though, their convenience comes at a cost. 

According to a 

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Travel Hacks - 10 Ways to Save on Hotel Stays

Travel Hacks: 10 Ways to Save on Hotel Stays

Hotel stays can take a big bite out of your vacation budget, but there are ways to cut back. With some wise planning and responsible choices, you can spend less on your hotel stay without compromising on your comfort, leaving more room in your vacation budget for other expenses. Here are 10 ways to save on hotel stays. 

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What are Some Red Flags to Know About When House-Hunting?

What are Some Red Flags to Know About When House-Hunting?

Q: I’m currently house-hunting, and aside from the obvious defects, what are some red flags I should be looking out for while checking out potential new homes?

A: When looking for a new home, it’s important to be familiar with

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Can a Budget Wedding be Beautiful?

Can a Budget Wedding be Beautiful?

Q: My partner and I are preparing for our wedding, and due to financial constraints it will need to be planned on a strict budget. I’m glad we aren’t racking up huge bills, but I don’t want to compromise on the day of my dreams. Can a budget wedding still be beautiful?

A: Your

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5 Amazon Scams You Need to Know About

5 Amazon Scams You Need to Know About

When it comes to convenience, service and sheer scope of products, nothing beats Amazon. The world’s largest and most popular online marketplace is the 21st century shopper’s go-to for virtually any product under the sun. Unfortunately, though, Amazon is also rife with scammers. Here are five Amazon scams and tips from the e-commerce giant for

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2023 Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union Scholarship Recipients

2023 Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union Scholarship Recipients

Every year Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union selects 7 outstanding high school seniors to receive a $1000 scholarship to help cover their college tuition. We are very proud to announce the

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Grad Gifts on a Budget: Celebrating the Big Day without Breaking the Bank

Grad Gifts on a Budget: Celebrating the Big Day without Breaking the Bank

Graduation season is here! While it’s a super-exciting time for grads, it can also be a stressful time for those looking to find the perfect gift within budget. Whether you’re a parent, a friend or a relative of a grad, finding a thoughtful and meaningful gift that won’t break the

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AI Fraud and How to Protect Yourself

AI Fraud and How to Protect Yourself

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we live and work. Unfortunately, though, it’s also revolutionizing the way scammers con unsuspecting victims into sharing their personally identifiable information and their money. Here’s what you need to know about AI fraud and how to protect yourself.

What is AI fraud?

AI fraud is

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Affordable Sustainability: Grow Your Own Greens

Affordable Sustainability: Grow Your Own Greens

If you’re looking for a way to save on grocery bills while reducing your carbon footprint, growing your own vegetable garden can be a fabulous and rewarding endeavor. Follow these tips to learn how to successfully grow your own greens.

Choose the right greens

First, you’ll need to choose which greens you’d like to

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Beware Check Washing Scams

Beware Check Washing Scams

When Midge Laurin, of Chicago, Illinois, mailed out a $30 check, she had no idea it would be intercepted by a scammer and written out to someone else to the tune of $9,475. Check-washing scams like this are on the rise and can leave victims struggling to reclaim their lost funds for months. Here’s what you need to know about these scams and how to avoid them.

How the scams
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