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Money Mistakes…and What You Can Learn from Them
Even the most accomplished financial professionals make money mistakes. Warren Buffett’s right-hand man Charlie Munger once said, “There’s nothing that produces wisdom more thoroughly than...
Do You Need Title Lock Insurance?
Chances are you’ve seen online ads warning of identity thieves who will try to steal your home right out from under you. According to the...
Debt Consolidation
You’ve probably seen the ads—debt-settlement companies promise to help people who are drowning in debt slash the amount they owe. These services can be a...
Best First Credit Card to Build Credit
It’s a fact—you need credit to get credit. But obtaining a first credit card can be a challenge for young adults. Most credit cards aren’t...
Save Money by Preplanning Your Own Funeral
While more than 60% of Americans believe it is important to discuss funeral arrangements ahead of time, only about 20% do so, according to the...
What Is Smishing?
The next text message you receive might not be from who you think it’s from—it might be a smishing scam. One common form of online...
How to Avoid Venmo Scams
Money-transfer apps such as Venmo can be a convenient way to pay…and an attractive target for scammers. Venmo—and similar apps like PayPal and Zelle—provide a...
Common Estate-Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Having your will done doesn’t mean you’re done with estate planning. While the last will and testament is easily the best-known estate-planning document, it’s not...
What Is a Guarantor? Who Can Be One and What Are the Risks
Steep real estate and car prices have made it especially difficult for many young adults to qualify for mortgages, car loans and even apartment rentals...
Living Trust vs. Will: What You Should Know
Wondering whether a will or a living trust is the appropriate document for your estate plan? The answer is simple—you should probably have both. These...
Beware of These Online Shopping Scams
Online shopping combines two things that scammers love to exploit—access to victims’ credit card numbers and the anonymity of the Internet. Here are five online...
