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Having Fun and Staying on Budget

Having Fun and Staying on Budget

Sticking to a budget can be easier than you may think-and it can even be fun. Here are hints on how:

Do the math: To help you put the cost of various “fun” expenses in perspective,...

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Staying Secure when Using Online and Mobile Banking

Staying Secure when Using Online and Mobile Banking

Whether you’re saving up for a vacation or already traveling on one, banks can make it easier for you to stay in control of your finances with online and mobile banking. Mobile banking lets you access...

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Five Tips to Help You Save More & Spend Less

Five Tips to Help You Save More & Spend Less

A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive discovered some interesting things about how and to whom Americans make commitments, particularly when it comes to saving and planning for the future.

The...

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Gas Prices Steer Buyers to Fuel-Efficient Cars

Gas Prices Steer Buyers to Fuel-Efficient Cars

With oil hovering around $100 per barrel and gasoline prices continuing to rise, more car buyers are interested in cars, trucks and utilities that offer fuel economy, especially those with EPA-certified...

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Financing Your Child’s Future

Financing Your Child’s Future

For many people, the only thing harder than getting into college is paying for it. Three tips can help:

Think ahead: As early as their sophomore year, students should begin collecting and organizing...

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New Notices Help Consumers Manage Their Credit

New Notices Help Consumers Manage Their Credit

There’s helpful news for consumers who want to improve or maintain their credit standing. New regulations on credit reporting will provide consumers with a better understanding of how lenders view...

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Used Clothing Could Save You Hundreds on Taxes

Used Clothing Could Save You Hundreds on Taxes

It’s a typical scene: You’ve cleaned out a closet or your garage and have a box full of items you no longer want. You’d rather give it to charity than send it to the landfill or have a time-consuming...

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Single Women Top Home-Buying Charts

Single Women Top Home-Buying Charts

Almost twice as many single women (20 percent) are buying homes than single men (12 percent), according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The reason? Because they can.

Even in the...

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