Category Archives: Consumer Education Resources

Save Money and Save the Planet

Posted on March 5, 2013 by admin

Save money and save the planet with eco-friendly tips. Continue reading →

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Saving and Investing – Tools and Tips to Make it Easier

Posted on November 1, 2012 by admin

Having a strong savings plan and the right investment program can mean the difference between handing out shopping carts at Wal-mart when you’re 70 or enjoying the sunset over the ocean from your Florida retirement cottage. Here are great resources … Continue reading →

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Seniors Save – Big Discounts Available Starting at 50+

Posted on October 1, 2012 by admin

Enjoy huge senior savings at hundreds of outlets. Here’s a list that will save you money every day. Continue reading →

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Just Starting Out? How to Be a Millionaire When You Retire

Posted on August 28, 2012 by admin

The Wall Street Journal ran an article last spring about the benefit of starting to save earlier, rather than later. The article was aptly titled, College Graduates, You Need to Start Saving Now and is worth a quick read. http://on.wsj.com/HVGCxt. … Continue reading →

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Deal Hunting Online & Off

Posted on March 7, 2012 by admin

Looking for deals in all the wrong places? Let Consumer Reports tell you the best places to buy, online and off! Continue reading →

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The Best Time to Buy; A Calendar of Deals

Posted on February 27, 2012 by admin

Major purchases often leave us with a major case of buyer’s remorse; that nagging feeling that we could’ve had a better deal. Author Mark Di Vincenzo has written the popular best-time-to-buy book, “Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon“. … Continue reading →

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The Rules Have Changed in Car Buying

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

Understand the new rules of buying a car in today’s market. Continue reading →

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Unemployment Benefits

Posted on March 24, 2011 by admin

If you’ve been laid off from your job you may be entitled to collect unemployment benefits while looking for a new job opportunity. Unemployment compensation is paid by the State and Federal Government to workers who’ve become unemployed through no … Continue reading →

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Protecting Your Identity and Your Credit

Posted on March 22, 2011 by admin

Millions of Americans fall victim to Identity theft each year. Use these resources to inform and protect yourself and your loved ones against identity theft. Continue reading →

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Scam Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

Posted on March 22, 2011 by admin

The FTC maintains an extensive and up-to-date resource center on the scams that predatory individuals and companies are trying to pull off every day. Check them out for scam alerts covering: Credit Cards Secured Credit Card Marketing Scams Managing Your … Continue reading →

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