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Live Your Life Debt Free

3/13/2025

Money Management for Younger Generations

Managing finances as a young adult can feel overwhelming, with the burden of credit card debt, student loans, and the pressure to save for retirement. One effective solution for streamlining your finances is debt consolidation. This strategy combines multiple debts into a single loan, often with a lower interest rate, to simplify payments and reduce your debt faster.

Live Debt Free

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Building a Good Credit Score for Young Adults

2/27/2025

Building a strong credit score early can open doors to better financial opportunities, from securing lower insurance rates to renting an apartment with ease and even qualifying for major loans like a mortgage. Here are key strategies young adults can use to establish and maintain good credit.

Building a Good Credit Score for Young Adults

 

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Protect Yourself from Romance Scams

2/27/2025

Online dating and social networking can be great ways to connect, but unfortunately, scammers use these platforms to trick people into sending money. Instead of finding love, many fall victim to fraud.

Learn how to spot the warning signs and protect yourself from romance scams.

Romance Scams

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Get Ready to File and Save on Taxes

2/18/2025

Getting organized early to file your 2024 tax return can reduce stress and help you file on time. Start planning now to ensure your return is in order and you maximize credits and deductions that can lower your tax bill.

Tax Time

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Beware of Brushing Scams

1/15/2025

Beware of the Unsolicited Package Brushing Scam

You come home to find a package on your doorstep that you didn’t order. There’s no return address, no sender information—just your name, your address, and a QR code printed on top. What should you do?

Brushing Scam

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Drive-By Downloads

12/26/2024

What Is A Drive-By Download?

Usually, to download a file, you need to click on something or enable the download in some way. But in a drive-by download, malicious software can be downloaded onto your computer without you clicking anything.

Drive-By Download

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Public Wifi Risks

11/29/2024

How often do you see signs for free Wifi access and charging stations for your mobile devices? These amenities are available for your convenience in many public spaces like coffee shops and airports. Unfortunately, cybercriminals love free Wifi and charging stations, too. Learn what you can do to stay safe.

Internet Cafe

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