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Each year, elders are subject of hundreds of thousands of scams, cons, and other types of financial abuse. There are ways to prevent this abuse so your family member or loved one doesn’t have to be a victim. Keep reading to learn about some common scams so that you can identify them— and help your loved ones avoid them— in the future

Despite the hype, excitement, and celebrity endorsement surrounding the NFT industry, many still don’t quite understand what an NFT is, let alone how they work. That’s why we’re here to help navigate the NFT pitfalls you might encounter.

Have you heard the term “debt consolidation” tossed around? It sounds both intimidating and interesting. A way to simplify your debt and monthly payments? Perfect! But debt consolidation isn’t for everyone, especially if you don’t want to rush into something that isn’t right for your finances. Read on to find out if this solution is right for you! 

Money management may not seem like the most fun topic to discuss with your children, but it is truly a life-changing investment. Instead of a passive attitude towards kids and their finances, we can take charge of the conversation without making it boring or scary. Check out this blog for tips on how to start!

If you’re thinking about trading in your gas guzzler for an economically and environmentally friendly vehicle, here are some of the best to look at!

About 84% of people aren’t able to follow through on their resolutions, but that doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel! It is absolutely possible to stick to your resolutions— you just need to recognize the common pitfalls of failing resolutions and plan to overcome them. Luckily for you, we’ve gathered three reasons many resolutions fail and some ways you can get back on track.

From the heartache to the tears to the melodramatic balladry, no one likes a breakup…. That being said, we’ve all been in a position where a breakup is probably the best thing for us. We’ve been in those toxic relationships that we’re better off without. For instance, how has your bank been treating you lately? Yeah, it is time you break up with your bank and experience the Credit Union Difference! 

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you might not be prepared. You might be panicking inside since you haven’t set aside enough money for the holiday. Don't worry! This article will provide you with some last-minute Thanksgiving money-saving ideas that may help you with your dilemma.

For most of your life, Thanksgiving (and subsequently Christmas) have probably involved family bonding opportunities and hassle-free trips to the grocery store and mall. However, because of the pandemic and its effects on retailers worldwide, the holiday season might look a little different this year.

Seeing your team win in person can be great, but you know that it can get pretty darn expensive. Check out this blog for tips on how to see your favorite team on a budget!