All You Need to Know About Safe Deposit Boxes

All You Need to Know About Safe Deposit Boxes

Sometimes, the lump in the mattress gets too big and/or uncomfortable. Even if not, the truth is you need a secure place to keep the documents and items that are most important to you. But you don’t want everything locked in a safe at home either, as this can be damaged in a fire or stolen. Where can you keep these

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All You Need to Know About Overpayment Scams

All You Need to Know About Overpayment Scams

Great news – you’ve just received a check, and you’ve been overpaid! But there’s a catch: the check writer wants you to send the surplus back to them. Unfortunately, though, if you follow these directions, you’ll be buying right into a scam. 

Overpayment scams are fairly common, and for the unaware, they

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8 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day on a Budget

8 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day on a Budget

It’s Dad’s day! Whether your father is well past middle age, or he’s still fairly young, this day in June presents an opportunity for you to show Dad how much he means to you. The good news is, it doesn’t have to cost a ton of money to celebrate Father’s Day in style. After all, you know how much Dad hates it when

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How Can I Buy a Meaningful Graduation Gift Without Breaking My Budget?

How Can I Buy a Meaningful Graduation Gift Without Breaking My Budget?

Q: I have many friends graduating this year, and I’d love to buy each of them a lavish gift, but my budget didn’t get the memo. How can I buy meaningful graduation gifts without draining my wallet?

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Best Times to Buy: Electronics

Best Times to Buy: Electronics

One, two, three … charge! 

While that call may be perfectly suited to a football game, when it comes to your electronics, you want to leave the charging for your phone only and keep the credit card swiping to a minimum. But with prices always fluctuating and inferior products crowding the market, how can you ensure you’re truly getting a fabulous

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8 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day on a Budget

8 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day on a Budget

Mother’s Day: that one day of the year that’s marked especially for Mom. Of course, we all want to shower Mom with gifts and love, but what to do if these gifts would break your monthly budget?

The good news is, you don’t have to blow your budget to show Mom you care. We’ve got a list of wonderful ways to

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Don’t Get Caught in a Weight-Loss Scam!

Don’t Get Caught in a Weight-Loss Scam!

Those New Year’s resolutions are already collecting dust, but with beach season fast approaching, you may be desperate to finally shed some pounds. Watch out! Scammers know this, and they’re out to trap you in one of their ruses with the promise of rapid, guaranteed weight loss that’s practically effortless. 

Don’t fall

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15 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day

15 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day

Memorial Day is so much more than the perfect time to hit the mall or host a family barbecue bash. The real meaning of the day can get lost in the official kickoff of summer, but it’s important to take some time to acknowledge the service members who gave their lives to protect our country. Here are 15 ways to celebrate Memorial Day this year.

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What Kind of Home Improvement Projects Will Add Value to My Home?

What Kind of Home Improvement Projects Will Add Value to My Home?

Q: I’m doing some work on my house this spring, and I’m wondering how I can increase my home’s value along the way. What kind of home improvement projects can add value to my home?

A: 

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Don’t Get Caught in an Investment Scam!

Don’t Get Caught in an Investment Scam!

Investment is rarely without risk. Nearly every investment option carries with it the possibility of loss. What many don’t realize though, is that in addition to the typical risks, investing also carries the danger of falling prey to an investment scam. 

Investment scams can include promises of high return for minimal

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