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  Nine ways to protect your personal data

  Published on January 22, 2018
  Identity theft is a fast growing crime in the United States. For fraud to occur, the three factors needed are opportunity, incentives and rationalization.

• The good and bad of co-signing student loans

  Published on January 9, 2018
  Student Loan application time is approaching fast and some financial opportunities do offer the option to have a co-signer.

• Three places to find down payment and closing cost assistance for a mortgage

  Published on January 3, 2018
  Don’t let a down payment be a barrier to buying a home.

• Five tips when shopping for a homeowner’s insurance policy

  Published on January 3, 2018
  What every homeowner should consider to protect their home.

• Making extra mortgage payments: How much will you save?

  Published on December 20, 2017
  Save thousands in interest and pay off your mortgage years in advance.

• Turn hobbies into income

  Published on December 12, 2017
  Turn hobbies you enjoy into cash.

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  Is now the right time to buy a house?

  Published on December 6, 2017
  You may achieve your goals and get past distractions with a plan.

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  Smart spending for the holidays happens when you have a plan

  Published on December 6, 2017
  Tips to avoid debt this holiday season.

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  Making home improvements can be rewarding and challenging

  Published on December 4, 2017
  Should you hire a contractor for your home improvement objective?

• Beware of scammers after Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria

  Published on October 9, 2017
  After every natural disaster, scammers and fraudsters try to make a quick buck from other’s misfortune and donor’s good will.