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How Safe is Your Money?
Many people view banks and credit unions as financial institutions that can help keep their money safe. After all, that is what banks and credit unions do, right? Not exactly.…
Balancing a checkbook is easy. Start with the balance from your last checking account statement. Then subtract all checks that you’ve written that were not listed in this last statement,…
While many lenders and businesses will tell you that you are more than your credit score, the truth is that your credit score matters more than you probably realize. The…
The main attraction of a certificate of deposit (CD) is its fixed interest rate. Opening a CD in a bank or credit union allows you to lock in an interest…
As the price of gasoline continues to rise the question often arises as to whether it makes financial sense to trade-in a ‘gas guzzler’ for a more fuel-efficient vehicle. There…
Leasing a car is a great way to get lower monthly payments on brand new or late model cars. It is one way for people who are not mechanically inclined,…
The convenience of plastic, whether in the form of debit or credit cards, is hard to beat. They both offer advantages, yet have significantly different features and uses. Here is…