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Help! My Identity Got Stolen!

It’s Tuesday morning, you’ve just finished spin class, and you’re rewarding yourself with a smoothie. As the cashier rings up your much-deserved smoothie, he frowns. Your

The snowball approach to getting out of debt

Cool Debt-Reduction Strategies

Most folks who find themselves overwhelmed by debt didn’t plan on being there. Which is why taking the opposite approach and having a solid plan to get out of debt makes good sense.

Closeup of a hand strumming a guitar

6 Tips for Avoiding the Black Friday Blues

“Black Friday.” To some, these two words conjure up feelings of anxiety and dread. Hordes of shoppers colliding in a frenzied mass of humanity—or inhumanity—each hell-bent on

Law school students studying in the library late at night

Protecting Against Identity Theft During College

Going to college should ideally be a time of discovery, learning, and new experiences. Unfortunately, identity thieves may view your college years as a prime time to go after your

How to Avoid Getting Phished [Infographic]

How to Avoid Getting Phished [Infographic]

With phishing and other forms of online identity theft and fraud on the rise, it’s imperative to stay one step ahead of these scams. Here are a few common-sense steps you can take to

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How to Save Money on Groceries

In 2016, the typical American household spent $6,224 on food. Think of how much more money you’d have in your pocket (or your savings account) if you could cut down your weekly

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