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Don't Give Scammers What They're Looking For

Learn how fraudsters pretend to be from tech support or a fraud department to gain your trust, your money, and access to your devices.

Protecting Your Debit Card from Fraud

You want to keep your debit card (and your accounts) safe from fraud, right? Here are some tips you probably won’t hear anywhere else.

Real Help or Real Scam?

Learn how fraudsters pretend to be from tech support or a fraud department to gain your trust, your money, and access to your devices.

Impersonation Scams Targeting Seniors

Learn the warning signs of impersonation scams and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

5 Tips for Protecting Your Information and Money

Learn what you can do to help safeguard yourself from fraud.

Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Calls & Texts

Stay alert when receiving calls and texts. They may not be what they seem.

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Buying a Home: Exploring Your Options

Thinking about buying a place to call home? Then it’s time to think through the home buying process. It can be tempting to start by...

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Your First SBA Loan

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Professional Help with Your Business

Keeping Your Employees

5 Minutes

Health Benefits

4 Minutes

Funds to Build Your Business

3 Minutes

Documentation for SBA Loans

4 Minutes

Business Structure Quiz

4 Minutes

Attracting Employees

By knowing what you’re looking for in an employee and providing incentives to attract skilled candidates, you can create a strong team.

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Traditional vs. Roth IRA

Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), which were created in 1974, are owned by roughly 43 million U.S. households. And Roth IRAs, created as part of the Taxpayer Relief Act in 1997, are owned by nearly 35 million households. 1

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How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

When our parents retired, living to 75 amounted to a nice long life, and Social Security was often supplemented by a pension. The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that today's average 67-year-old woman will live to age 88. Given these projections, it appears that a retirement of 20 years or longer might be in your future. 1

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Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?

What workers anticipate in terms of retirement income sources may differ considerably from what retirees actually experience. For many people, retirement income may come from a variety of sources.

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Saving Early & Letting Time Work for You

As a young investor, you have a powerful ally on your side: time. The earlier you start saving, the more opportunity your investments have to increase in value.

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Diversification, Patience, and Consistency

The saying “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” has some application to investing. Over time, certain asset classes may perform better than others. If your assets are mostly held in one kind of investment, you could find yourself under a bit of pressure if that asset class experiences some volatility.

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Asset Allocation

Asset allocation is a critical building block of investment portfolio creation. Having a strong knowledge of the concept may help you when considering which investments may be appropriate for your long-term strategy.

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Getting a Head Start on College Savings

As a parent, you teach your children to dream big and believe in their ability to overcome any obstacle. By investing wisely, you can help tackle the financial obstacles of funding their higher education – and smooth the way for them to pursue their dreams.

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What If Your Kids Decide Against College?

As a parent or grandparent, you may have diligently saved money in a 529 account to help fund your child's or grandchild's college education. But what happens if they decide college isn't the right path for them? It's a valid question that many families are facing as more and more people choose alternatives to traditional four-year colleges.

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529 Plans Can Cover More Than College

Here’s some good news about 529 plans that could change how you think about education savings.

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What to Look for in an Extended-Care Policy

Extended-care coverage can be complex. Here's a list of questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs and benefits of these policies.

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Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance

When considering life insurance, one of the most important factors to understand is the difference between term and permanent insurance. Here’s an inside look at both.

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Reviewing Your Life Insurance Needs

Life is an ever-evolving journey marked by significant milestones, personal growth, and unexpected changes. As life unfolds, your financial and insurance needs also shift, changing from year to year, decade to decade. A good example of this is life insurance.

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Problems with Probate

Many of us hope to leave something behind for our loved ones when we pass away. But the probate process is complex. To understand how to better manage potential probate fees, let’s explore what probate is and how the process works.

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How Often Should You Update Your Estate Strategy?

Once an estate strategy is in place, it should only require periodic reviews to check that it still reflects your wishes. However, life events such as marriage, divorce, births, deaths, relocations, health changes, business sales, and changes in tax law may prompt you to reconsider part of your overall strategy.

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Managing an Inheritance

Inheriting wealth can be a burden and a blessing. Even if you have an inclination that a family member may remember you in their last will and testament, there are many facets to the process of inheritance that you may not have considered. Here are some things you may want to keep in mind if it comes to pass.

Handling High Inflation

What's Next for Cryptocurrency?

What is a Certificate of Deposit or Share Certificate?

What is a Bull or Bear Market? And Other Market Terms

Understanding an Unstable Stock Market

Trump Accounts For Kids

Sick and Can’t Work—You’ve Got Options

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Mind the Gap: GAP Insurance

As you drive off the lot in your new car, the last thing you want to think about is what you’ll do if it gets totaled, but thinking ahead could save you big.

Life Insurance

Job Benefits

Health Insurance Basics

Disability Benefits & Insurance

Auto Insurance

9 Questions to Ask at Open Enrollment

6 Things You Should Do for Your Finances After a Natural Disaster

5 Health Insurance Questions for 2026

What Is Inflation?

When Times Get Tough

Emergency Funds

College Application Checklist

Borrowing Money for Youth

14 Ways to Cut Household Expenses

Stock Market Basics

Retiring in a Rocky Market? Here's What You Can Do Now

Interest

5 Changes to Retirement Law in 2024

3 Jar Allowance For Kids

Suspect Your Information Was Compromised? Here's What You Can Do

Scams Targeting Seniors

Romance & Dating Scams

Recognizing and Avoiding Scams

Ransomware

Protect Yourself Online

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Preventing Identity Theft

In today’s uber-connected online world, the risk of identity theft is hard to avoid. But there are ways to minimize identity theft risks and stay ahead of scammers and thieves who want your personal information.

Investment Warning Signs and Red Flags

Financial Exploitation of Older Adults

Don’t Take the Bait: Avoiding Phishing Scams

8 Internet Safety Rules for Kids

4 Tips for Using Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps

Teaching Tax Basics

Tax Planning: Strategies and Tips

Tax Brackets and Statuses

Meet Your 401(k)

How to Teach Income Tax: Lessons & Resources

How to Become a Young Entrepreneur

Financial Steps After the Death of a Loved One

Federal Income Taxes

Donating to Charity

Completing a Tax Return

A Guide To Understanding and Paying Taxes

Working with a Mortgage Lender

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What is Net Worth?

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What is Financial Literacy?

Financial literacy is knowing what finances are and how to spend, save, and manage money effectively. But it’s not a light switch—you don’t flip the switch and be done with it.

What is a HELOC?

Understanding Your Renter Rights: Navigating the Rental Landscape

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To Buy or Not to Buy?

If you’re ready to change your living situation, you may be debating whether it’s better to rent or purchase your next home. Unfortunately, the decision isn’t always easy to make.

The Cost of a Mortgage: A Comprehensive Guide

Renting Rulebook

Renter's Insurance: What It Is and What It Covers

Preparing Your Finances to Leave the Military

Mortgage Type Activity

Mortgage Application Checklist

Making a Down Payment on a House

Insuring Your Home

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How Does Amortization Work?

If you’ve ever financed a car or taken out a mortgage, you’ve likely heard the word “amortization” tossed around.

Find a Place to Rent

Credit Scores

College Budget Breakdown

College and Careers

All About Escrow Accounts

A Guide to Selling Your Home

Building What Matters

Debt Consolidation 101

How MHV Prevents Fraud