All posts tagged finance

Stretching Your Dollars

In today’s day and age it’s important to save money wherever you can.  Here are some cost saving tips from a family that learned how to get by on income of $14,000/year. No Impulse Purchasing - Essentially, stay out of the …

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Helping Your Teen to Make Better Buying Decisions

Today's teenagers are earning and spending more money than previous generations. Teaching them how to make better buying decisions will provide them a sense of financial security now

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Know Your Money Know it’s Real

Is your summer job search underway? Whether you’re dreaming of a job in the sun with the local tourism office or gearing up for long days sweating it

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Teaching your teens good money habits

Today's teenagers are earning and spending more money than previous generations. Teaching them how to manage their money will provide them a sense of financial security now and

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Keeping yourself safe while online shopping

Like anything else in life there are risks with shopping online. Online shopping can usually be a perfectly safe undertaking. However, there are ways to protect yourself and

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Can you afford to continue your studies?

As you near the end of high school, you worry if you’ll be able to afford to continue your studies. Or will you need to find a job

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Is your teen credit card savvy?

With spring break rapidly approaching, is your teen credit card savvy? We’re all constantly bombarded with the message to buy, buy, buy. Many young people, raised on instant

Avoid Identity Theft: 9 Preventative Measures

Online shopping, mall shopping, gas station stops, holiday traveling.   These are all times you are likely to pull out your wallet to show one or more cards

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Allowances: Teaching Teens How to Manage Their Money

Each teen and each family is different.  How much of an allowance should you give your teen?  The answer is; it depends.  To determine the right amount, you

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Young people need to learn more about finances

How did you learn about finances?  Who taught you how to save, to budget, and to pay your bills on time?  You probably had the help of either

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Debit Card Safety

We all use them.   Whether it is to pay for gas, dinner, or take out money, we need to be aware of the safety measures we should

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Identify a Phishing Scam

"Hold on to your passwords if you want to stay safe on the internet. Of course, you need those passwords to access your bank, your e-mail and sites