Don’t Share Your Grad Photo Online

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It shouldn’t surprise you to know that scammers always come up with creative ways to con people out of their money. Recently, there’s been an uptick in an old scam in which crooks reach out to targets and try to gain access to their accounts through micro-deposits.

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Micro-Deposit Scams

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It shouldn’t surprise you to know that scammers always come up with creative ways to con people out of their money. Recently, there’s been an uptick in an old scam in which crooks reach out to targets and try to gain access to their accounts through micro-deposits.

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Home Improvement Q&A

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It is one of the worst times in recent history to be shopping for a new car. The market is locked up and prices are high. We have tips to help you navigate the market.

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Your Guide to Insurance Coverage

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If your eyes glaze over when someone starts talking about insurance, you’re not alone, but you need to know the facts when it comes to the different kinds of insurance and what they cover (and how they cover it). From health to auto and homeowners to life, there’s a ton you need to know!

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Auto Loan Interest Rates Hit 10-Year High, According to Edmunds

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Car shoppers looking to get a break from rising interest rates didn’t find it in March, as the average interest rate on a new vehicle loan hit its highest level in a decade. According to the car shopping experts at Edmunds, the annual percentage rate (APR) on new financed vehicles is expected to average 6.36…

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Letting Customers Try Before They Buy Could Encourage Higher Online Spending

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If there\’s one thing that drives \”brick and mortar\” retailers crazy, it\’s when people try things on in the store only to buy the item online afterwards. However, some new research suggests this practice may be beneficial, since it may lead to a bigger spend online. Global payments company Klarna has released new research into…

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Alexa Moves into Your Fridge

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Alexa, the Amazon-developed virtual assistant, will now be interacting with many home appliances. Sears has announced today more than 40 Kenmore smart appliances are now certified as Works with Alexa. The select Kenmore smart appliance models have received Works with Alexa certification, meaning they meet Amazon’s high bar for responsiveness, reliability and functionality. Customers who…

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The Impact of Taxes in Retirement

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A new Nationwide Retirement Institute survey finds nearly two in five retirees (37 percent) admit they did not consider how taxes would affect their retirement income when planning for retirement. As a result, they may have lost the opportunity to save an additional six years’ worth of income in retirement. The survey highlights a lack of understanding…

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