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Teenage Drivers Dilemma: How to Afford It
January 13, 2021
Teenage Driver’s Dilemma: How to Afford It Learning how to drive a car is one of the big milestones in...
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Help Your Teen Find the Right Car
January 13, 2021
Help Your Teen Find the Right Car It’s essential to consider safety, affordability, and reliability when purchasing a teen’s first...
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Steer Clear of Automobile Fraud
January 13, 2021
Steer Clear of Automobile Fraud When a used car deal seems almost too good to be true, it probably is....
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When 0% Isn’t Your Best Deal
January 13, 2021
When 0% Interest Isn’t Your Best Auto Loan When it comes to auto loans, a 0% interest rate is a...
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How to Save Hundreds (Even Thousands) on your Next Vehicle
January 13, 2021
How to Save Hundreds (Even Thousands) on your Next Vehicle Avoid classic car-buying errors—and save money! How much money do...
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How to Get a Great Price on Your Car
January 13, 2021
How to Get a Great Price on Your Next Car Are you thinking of buying a car, but want to...
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3 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a New Car
January 13, 2021
3 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a New Car There are many things to consider before purchasing...
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College Planning Articles
College graduates - spend your gift money wisely! Congratulations! You just graduated from college. While it may be tempting to...
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by Ari Lazarus Consumer Education Specialist, FTC If you’re a college student, faculty, or staff member, you’re going to want...
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By Edmit College Planning Key Takeaways: Start with the full cost - including all categories of expenses. Then, look for...
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Five Ways College Students Waste Money
January 13, 2021
Going to college is expensive! Between books, tuition, housing, and maintaining a social life, managing your money is challenging. Here...
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Ways to Save in College
January 13, 2021
Going off to college is an exciting time! One very important skill you’ll need is learning how to save while...
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Tips for Living in your First Apartment
January 13, 2021
Create a budget – Before choosing an apartment, figure out all your expenses like food,utilities, transportation and entertainment. Estimate your monthly...
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Youth Articles
Teaching Children About Money
April 2, 2021
By Banzai Financial Literacy One of the most important things you can teach children is how to manage money and...
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Math – The Common Denominator
January 25, 2021
Math-The Common Denominator for Saving Money by Alex, age 11 Most kids think math isn’t very useful in everyday life....
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Teaching Teens Financial Responsibility
January 25, 2021
When your kids were little, you frequently heard requests such as “Will you read me a story?” or “Can we...
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Back to School Savings for All Ages
January 13, 2021
According to the National Retail Federation, the average American household spends $685 on back-to-school shopping for children in elementary through...
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Financial Wellness Articles
By Rosario Mendez, Federal Trade Commission April 13, 2022 Let’s say you learn that an identity thief took out credit...
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Don’t Get Scammed With Texts from Your Number
April 14, 2022
By Andrew Rayo, Federal Trade Commission April 11, 2022 Scammers are always thinking up ways to put a new spin...
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Digital Services Menu
March 30, 2022
By Armco Credit Union March 29, 2002 Digital Services Menu We’re serving up a variety of eSERVICES to save...
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Securing Your Home WiFi Network
March 30, 2022
Article By: The Federal Trade Comission March 25, 2022 How To Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network Your home...
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Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts
February 10, 2022
February 3, 2022 by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education Is a Credit Freeze or Fraud...
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How to Avoid Scams
November 26, 2021
by Better Business Bureau April 30, 2020 10 Steps to Avoid Scams There are thousands of new scams every year,...
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Medicare Open Enrollment Scams
October 18, 2021
October 15, 2021 by The Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center Lois C. Greisman, Elder Justice Coordinator, FTC Avoid Marketing Scams...
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It’s Time to Fill Out Your 2022-2023 FAFSA Form
October 6, 2021
October 5, 2021 by Carly Johnson Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Watch Out for FAFSA Scammers If...
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Credit Reports Available Weekly
September 1, 2021
By: Armco Credit Union & the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sept. 1, 2021 Free Credit Reports Available Weekly According to...
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Unemployment Fraud
August 13, 2021
By Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC June 3, 2020 Is a scammer getting unemployment benefits...
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Online Shopping Retailers and Rights
June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021 by Colleen Tressler Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Shopping Online? Know your Retailer and your...
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Online Shopping Tips
June 29, 2021
June 18, 2021 by Alvaro Puig Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Ahh, summer. Ten sweet yet short weeks to enjoy some...
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Identity Theft Victim Checklist
June 29, 2021
By the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) June 28, 2021 Identity Theft Victim Checklist Identity theft is one of the...
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No Money, Honey
June 29, 2021
By Lisa Lake Consumer Education Specialist, FTC May 11, 2021 Editor’s note: You’ve heard about romance scams and thought, “who...
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What to do With Your Stimulus Check
March 30, 2021
By Banzai Financial Literacy Multiple rounds of stimulus provide Americans with direct payments to help stimulate the economy. If you...
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Article by: The IRS Many taxpayers have encountered individuals impersonating IRS officials – in person, over the telephone and via...
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Home Articles
5 Projects That Add Value to Your Home
March 23, 2021
Home $weet Home
March 22, 2021