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Scam alert: A warranty offer you should ignore

Jun 28, 2022 11:13AM ● By Arthur Vidro

How to be a smart consumer when it comes to opening mail.

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How to travel on a small budget

Jun 01, 2022 02:34PM ● By Kimberly Blaker

Don’t let the cost of travel prohibit you from enjoying new experiences

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2022 tax season filing tips for seniors

Feb 25, 2022 11:32AM ● By Marianne Hering

It’s tax season, so it’s time to gather your documents and get to it! To help you prepare, tax expert Kate Bell answered some pertinent tax questions.

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Save money by minimizing loan interest

Jan 24, 2022 02:20PM ● By Arthur Vidro

The lender wants as much of your money as possible—which they maximize by having you pay as little as possible each month.

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A money-saving question for your next pharmacy visit

Dec 22, 2021 04:31PM ● By Arthur Vidro

There’s one question every consumer should ask the pharmacy when making the initial purchase of a new prescription.

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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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Are installment plans cost-effective?

Oct 25, 2021 12:09PM ● By Arthur Vidro

The best advice is to wait until you can afford big-ticket items.

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Learn about Medicare changes in 2022

Sep 27, 2021 12:35PM ● By Eileen Doherty

Free Medicare Monday seminars are offered virtually for Medicare Open Enrollment.

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Ditch the cash for third-party payment systems

Sep 27, 2021 11:48AM ● By Adam Cochran

Apps like Venmo, PayPal and Zelle are handy and secure.

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Did the pandemic derail your financial goals?

Aug 23, 2021 02:02PM ● By Alan Becker

In a Pew Research Center survey, about half of non-retired adults said the pandemic’s economic impact will make it harder for them to achieve their long-term financial goals.

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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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A rather expensive “free” gift card

Jun 29, 2021 05:41AM ● By Arthur Vidro

Turns out to get this “free” gift card, one must order three magazine subscriptions. But don’t worry, one can cancel the subscriptions at any time for a full refund.

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