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Are You Being Super-Marketed at the Grocery Store?

Supermarkets are super at marketing! Follow our tips so you don't fall for their tricks. Enjoy!

What You Should Know About Unexpected or Surprise Medical Bills

Unexpected or surprise medical bills for care or medical services that aren't covered by your insurance plan are typically due to using an out-of-network provider.

Is Your Phone Being Stalked?

Has your phone been hacked? Is anyone reading your WhatsApp messages? Are you being spied on even as you read this?

Unemployed and Worried About Cash?

Being without a job and money can be extremely tough, especially during these times. Here are some tips that may help.

How to Crush Your Next Interview

BAM! That’s how you want to feel after your next interview! And here is how.

Shopping Online More? Thieves Are Too!

We're shopping and ordering through websites and apps, some quickly built or modified to accept orders and payments.

July 15 Tax-Filing Deadline is Fast Approaching. Have You Filed Yet?

If you haven't filed your 2019 federal income taxes, you will need to file them by July 15 or request an extension.

Flipping Money Scams on Social Networks!

Hundreds of (young) people fall prey to money flipping scams on social media every day. It happens on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, you name it.

Preparing for a Loss of Income

Are You Prepared to Weather a Loss of Income?

A loss of income can result from a job loss, pay cut, injury or illness. It's not something that many people want to think about. Here are some tips to help you prepare.

Feeling Financial Stress?

Short on cash, late payments, increasing debt? Check out these blinking red lights that indicate financial trouble.

Oddball Tips for Saving Money

Saving money isn't rocket science, but it is a gutsy habit. And you need to be gutsy when it comes to money. Shave off some savings for yourself on everything you do.

Innovative Ways of Cutting Debt

Do you owe money on student loans, credit cards or a mortgage? This video can show you ways to free up money to help cut down on your debt.

Budgeting During Difficult Times

Do You Have Oversight of Your Finances?

Many people are struggling to keep track of their money, their bills, etc., and this is nothing new. How often have you been short on cash or forgotten to pay a bill?

Going Through a Financially Challenging Time?

Financial challenges can disrupting to your budget, especially if it's tight. But what if your tight budget actually had more flexibility to accommodate these challenges?

How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Are you or your family living right up to your income? Or perhaps you are going a bit beyond your income to make ends meet—running up credit card debt or dipping into savings. If so, you are not alone.

Budget Trouble: Broke Right after Payday?

You know that feeling you get when you get paid? You feel happy and rich and the sky is the limit! It's a great feeling, but it doesn't last long, does it?

The Coronavirus, The Economy, Your Money: Thoughtful Decisions Win