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The 5 Benefits of Journaling

Research shows that people can benefit from journaling. Their lives are more structured, they're in better control, they're happier, and they may even be wealthier.

What You Should Know About Cell-Phone Account Fraud

Cell-phone account fraud is a rapidly growing threat to your privacy and financial well-being.

Improve Your Web Browsing with These Tips

The Internet can be wonderful with lots of information and entertainment at your fingertips. But users can be annoyed or frustrated by items on web sites that they can't control.

Schooling Your Kids in Money Management

You talk to your kids about stuff that's important to their upbringing: wearing a helmet, getting good grades, handling peer pressure, avoiding drug and alcohol abuse.

The Ring

The most frequently asked question after announcing my engagement was, "Let me see the ring".

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data's Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit for the first quarter of 2018, U.S. households have 815 billion dollars in credit card debt.

Giving to Disaster Relief? Read These Tips First

How do you determine who should receive your donations? These tips will help you make sure your donation will do the most good.

Do You Have Oversight of Your Finances?

Many people are struggling to keep track of their money, their bills, etc., and this is nothing new. How often have you been short on cash or forgotten to pay a bill?

FoolProof Yourself for the 21st Century!

What skills are needed? How do you apply them? And what would these look like in daily life? Here are some ideas on how you can FoolProof yourself for the 21st century.

Why Am I Receiving All of These Privacy Policy Update Notices?

Over the last several weeks you have probably been receiving notifications about privacy policy updates by email and pop-up messages from websites and apps. Why are you receiving these?

Reduce Your Risk of Being a Victim of Auto Theft

Whether you own a car, pickup truck, SUV, or motorcycle, your vehicle could be at risk. These tips can help you reduce the risk of your vehicle being stolen.

Gas Prices Hurting Your Wallet? These Tips Can Help

Have you noticed higher gas prices at the pump recently? Gas prices are rising and they are expected to continue their upward trend for a while.

Pros and Cons of Paying Over Time

While choosing to pay over time can be convenient, it can also be costly if you don't consider interest, fees, and other charges.

Summer Savings Guide

Planning ahead can help you save money while still enjoying family fun, traveling, or working around the house.

Back-to-School Time, So Check Out These Savings Tips

It's almost back-to-school time, and that means shopping for supplies, clothing, and other items needed for the upcoming school year. Here are some tips that can help you save money.