April 17, 2023
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Learning to Budget
A budget is a plan for how you’ll spend your money. To create one, you divide your income (the money you get) into your expenses (the things you buy).
April 10, 2023
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Working with a Mortgage Lender
Applying for a mortgage is a big endeavor. Most lenders require you to complete a mortgage application—a comprehensive financial statement.
March 20, 2023
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Is the Money in My Account Safe?
Your financial institution is one of the safest places to store your hard-earned cash. The best part? All you have to do is open an account.
March 10, 2023
by: Banzai
by: Banzai
4 Tips for Using Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps
Whether you’re splitting the bill at a restaurant with friends, paying back your parents, or buying snacks at a sports event, it’s hard to beat the convenience of peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, Google Pay, Cash App, and PayPal.
March 2, 2023
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50 Internet Safety Tips for 2023
Cybersecurity risks have grown just as rapidly as technology has and online scam artists are always finding new ways to lower a system’s defenses.
February 28, 2023
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3 Jar Allowance for Kids
The sooner you teach your children the basics about budgeting, the better, and the 3-jar money system is a great way to get started.
February 9, 2023
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Completing a Return
Filing a tax return is a matter of following the line-by-line instructions that come with your tax form. Each form has its own set of instructions and includes a number of charts and worksheets to help you figure out if you're eligible for credits, deductions, and exemptions.
February 3, 2023
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Scams Targeting Seniors
Scammers target seniors more aggressively than any other group. Recognizing the most common scams helps prevent your money and personal information from getting stolen.
January 23, 2023
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Paying Taxes
Many major life changes, such as buying a new home, changing jobs, getting promoted, starting a business, having a child, and more, will have tax implications. But that doesn't always mean you'll owe more to the federal government.
January 19, 2023
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Tax Brackets and Statuses
How much you owe in federal income taxes is determined by many factors, but your tax bracket and status will likely have the biggest impact.
