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Karen Telleen-Lawton

Fortitude for financial resolutions

Jan 03, 2024 12:26PM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

Navigate the path to financial success in 2024 with these helpful finance tips and explore ways to boost income, manage risks and ensure a secure retirement.

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8 ways to rein in medical bills and save on health care costs

Jan 03, 2024 10:57AM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

Learn how to take control of your healthcare costs with helpful tips like utilizing benefits, setting up an FSA or HSA, reviewing medical bills for accuracy and more.

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Veteran scams to watch out for

Oct 31, 2023 12:48PM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

Military families and veterans are twice as likely to become victims of scammers. Beware of deceptive practices targeting veterans and learn how to safeguard yourself.

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Social Security and the right COLA price index for seniors

Jun 23, 2023 01:15PM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

Social Security is the workers’ long-despised paycheck-eater which suddenly becomes your best friend.

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Long-term care insurance: yes, no, maybe?

May 30, 2023 10:31AM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

Before purchasing a policy, consider the pros, cons and alternatives

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The digital age of classifieds

Aug 01, 2022 03:15PM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

Sell your unwanted items safely online.

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The economics of renewable energy

Apr 04, 2022 02:12PM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

Opting for better energy choices can improve our finances while reducing damage to the planet

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How to succeed at a social goal

Dec 22, 2021 04:01PM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

New Year’s goals or habits are tough enough to keep when it comes to ourselves. When it comes to social goals, however, the motivation to change is even more difficult.

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Say “scram” to scammers

Nov 22, 2021 02:59PM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

How to be a confident consumer without getting scammed.

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Older man in blue shirt and woman in pink shirt cit behind a wooden table. Behind them is a set of wooden doors with a sign red letters reading "Vote here" and the woman in the pink shirt hands a young lady a sticker while the man writes on a paper.
Be a voting volunteer this election

Oct 25, 2021 11:44AM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

For the last presidential election, I was a volunteer poll observer. With very few exceptions, I witnessed a smooth and benignly boring election.

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Can you un-sell your personal data?

Jul 26, 2021 12:20PM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

First, you should check the privacy settings on any site with which you share information.

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Financial Literacy Quiz
Can you pass this financial literacy quiz?

May 24, 2021 12:32PM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

This knowledge could make you less susceptible to scammers.

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