Archive - May 2017
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5 Affordable Summer Vacations
May 31, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, General, Holiday, Seasonal
One of the best things summer brings, aside from the beautiful weather, is time to enjoy with your family. Whether that’s planning a fun weekend adventure, or carving out a week to go exploring, your kids are sure to remember these getaways for decades to come. After years of trial and error, we’ve discovered some ideal destinations where you can stay in budget while enjoying all the perks of your family’s time away. Wisconsin Dells, USA This midwestern hot spot
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Why Checking Your Credit Score Matters
May 24, 2017
Categories: Personal Finance
Across television ads, online banners, and even chit-chat among relatives, the phrase, “Check your credit score,” seems to be popping up everywhere. If something so important needs constant reminders, why does it have such a key importance in your personal finances? Well, the truth is that it doesn’t, your financial actions do. A credit score is comprised of five different measures which indicate how you as an individual are perceived in terms of repayment and risk.
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How to Tell if a Call is a Scam
May 17, 2017
Categories: Cyber Security, Security
Often times, phishing calls can come off as friendly or even helpful, however, in many instances the caller is malicious and intends to compromise your personal information. Bank of Louisiana wants to help you avoid situations like these, and offers the following key prompts to help you identify a fraudulent caller. Keep these five points at the top of your mind the next time you’re wary of an unknown caller: The matter is deemed extremely urgent by the caller. The biggest and
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The Latte Factor 101
May 10, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finance, Savings
Making your way thru the drive through every morning before 7:30 may give you a refreshing start to your day, but at what cost? The ideology that coffee shops and other retailers capitalize on is the notion that these small expenditures add a little excitement to your day without a hefty bill. However, when you enjoy perks like these on a daily basis, they add up, and quick! Financial author, David Bach, is the mastermind behind the Latte Factor. This helpful calculator enables shoppers
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