Author: Ida Burr
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Are Your Finances Getting You Down? Time to Get Organized!
April 10th, 2024
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about 20% of all consumer credit card accounts incurred at least one late fee. In addition, consumers paid at least $15 billion in overdraft fees. While these numbers are pretty incredible, the truth is most of these fees likely could have been ...
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7 Expert Tips for Staying Safe Online & Avoiding Financial Scams
March 27th, 2024
As hackers continue to expand their digital bag of tricks, avoiding financial scams and identity theft has become mission critical. According to the Federal Trade Commission, more than 2.1 million fraud incidents were reported in 2020, with consumers suffering upwards of $3.3 billion in losses. Thos...
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You Need a Budget – Here’s 11 Ways Our Experts Will Help
March 13th, 2024
Making a budget isn’t difficult; in fact, 80% of Americans say they have one. The problem comes when people try to stay on a budget. Approximately 80% of those who made a budget did not follow it, resulting in an average of $7,400 in overspending per year. So, how do people who need ...
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How to Get Approved for a Home Loan [10 Item Checklist]
February 28th, 2024
If you want to know how to get approved for a home loan, you’ve come to the right place. Nearly 48 percent of Americans doubt that they could qualify for mortgages. Nonetheless, lenders approve about seven out of 10 people who apply. Follow these steps if you’d like to join them: 1. Save...