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HOW ‘SPOOFING’ CAN HAPPEN FROM LEGITIMATE WEBSITES “Spoofing” refers to a website that claims to be a certain type of business or charity, when it

TRIM WHAT YOU SPEND ON KIDS According to the most recent estimates, the average cost of raising a child in the US is $241, 080.

ARE YOU SPENDING MORE ON DINNER….OR ON BREAKFAST? It may seem like a no-brainer, because the foods we eat in the morning are usually simple,

GIVING WITH GRATITUDE We all start out in life as consummate takers. Can you train your children to find the beauty in giving and doing for

DO I NEED AN EMERGENCY FUND AND A RAINY DAY FUND? Q: Do I need to have a separate rainy day fund and emergency fund?  A: Rainy

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO YOUR FIRST APARTMENT If you’re in the market for your first apartment, you may be feeling a little lost—and somewhat overwhelmed. 

HAVE MORE MONEY WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR LIFESTYLE Short of winning the lottery or landing a Wall Street-sized bonus, can you end up with more money every month

ONE-POT WONDER TOMATO BASIL PASTA Bringing back this Martha Stewart-inspired pasta this weekend. With just one pot to wash, it’s a no-brainer!   Yield: 5 servings

6 WAYS TO EARN MONEY ONLINE If you’re looking for ways to earn extra cash, look no further than your computer screen. With internet access

5 SCAMS TO WATCH FOR AFTER THE HOLIDAYS The mad holiday rush may be over, but scammers aren’t slowing down.  Protect yourself from these five

Good Ideas, Bad for Credit: How Your Responsible Choices Can End Up Hurting Your Credit Score Q: I’ve had some trouble with credit in the past, but I’m

Free Classic Checking You see the phrase “free checking” and think to yourself, “So what? Every bank has free checking”. On the contrary, that is

6 MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE IN THEIR 20S AND HOW TO FIX THEM Have the irresponsible financial decisions you’ve made while in your 20s left you

HOW TO DEAL WITH DISTRACTING FRIENDS Friends are a huge part of college life. Most students actually spend close to 90 hours a week with

5 FINANCIAL NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS TO KICK-START 2019 Get more exercise. Lose weight. Quit smoking. These are the bold boasts of New Year’s resolutions. Folks commit