Best Practices
Two Major Tax Changes for 2020 Charitable Giving
It’s natural to reflect at the close of another calendar year. And after the historic events of 2020, many people aren’t sad to…
Read MoreHow to Have a More Secure Mobile Payment Experience
Today’s smartphones can be used for so much–cameras, phones, web browsers, even mobile payments. And while mobile payments can be more convenient—and in some…
Read MoreHave a Money-savvy Holiday Season
We recently posted some suggestions for getting a grip on your holiday spending. Since it’s still October, we thought we’d add a few more…
Read MoreGet Your Budget Ready for the Holidays
In January and February, when the credit card bills come rolling in, you may find yourself wondering what you were thinking. It didn’t seem…
Read MoreProtect Yourself from Identity Theft
For a thief determined to gain access to your identity, the world is filled with opportunity. With the growth of universal connectivity, most people…
Read MoreIdentity Theft: What It Is and What to Do
In its February 2018 report on identity fraud, the research and advisory firm, Javelin Strategy, offered daunting evidence that identity theft is both growing…
Read MoreHow Your Credit Score Affects Your Mortgage Rate
If you’re like most borrowers, you don’t want your mortgage payments to be any larger than necessary. As a home buyer, you may be…
Read MoreManaging Your Financial Paperwork
While fighting off a rising tide of paper cannot solve all your financial woes, it can certainly make a difference. Being better organized means…
Read MoreEvaluating Insurance Coverage
There are a lot of different kinds of insurance. Smoke detectors and seatbelts, fire extinguishers and storm cellars, generators and evacuation routes are all…
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