5 Financial Benefits of Attending Community College
5 Financial Benefits of Attending Community College
Getting a college education doesn’t have to mean spending four (or more) years at a university followed by years of paying off student debt. Attending community college before—or instead of—going to a university is a money-saving option that makes a college education attainable for just about anyone. Take a look at the following financial benefits […]
Read MoreThe Equifax Breach: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself
According to reports released Sept. 7, hackers stole personal data, including Social Security numbers, addresses, birth dates, drivers’ license numbers, credit card numbers and credit dispute documents for 143 million consumers from credit reporting agency Equifax. The breach, which occurred sometime between May and July, has been considered one of the most damaging data breaches […]
Read MoreBetter Safe than Sorry — Financial Disaster Prep
The many natural disasters over the past several weeks have many people thinking about what they would do if they had to recover financially from a hurricane, flood, earthquake or other catastrophic event. Even if you don’t live in an area that’s prone to natural disasters, things like house fires and floods can affect anyone. […]
Read MoreAfter the Equifax Breach—What to Do Now
UPDATE: In late July, 2019, Equifax announced a settlement that gives affected consumers the choice of a one-time cash payment (amount to be determined) OR free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. To find out if your information was affected and to file a claim, visit equifaxbreachsettlement.com/file-a-claim *** By now, you’ve heard of the […]
Read MorePost-Disaster Financial Checklist
Many Americans are in the process of rebuilding their lives following a natural disaster. After the initial shock passes, there are a number of things individuals and families must tackle as they try to return to daily life. And even if you don’t live an area that’s prone to hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires or other natural […]
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