Road to Saving

Extended warranties? Extend your savings, instead.

OK, so you're at the mega-mart grabbing the latest must-have gizmo. You've made it to the checkout line and … squish. That's the sound of anxiety squeezing your heart as the friendly salesperson unleashes the dreaded "what if" sell.
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Checking fees: Banks say cha-ching, you feel the zing.

Checked in on your checking account lately? You should. Go online right now, poke around – take a really close look at your recent 30-, 60- or 90-day history. Notice any “service charge” or “transaction fee” entries popping up
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Low-cost tips to winterize your wallet before the Old Man hits.

Fall is here and you know what that means – the chill of winter is creeping up on us. Don’t want to think that far ahead? With all the extra costs winter brings (winter coats and boots, heating bills,
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Low-cost tips to winterize your wallet before the Old Man hits.

Fall is here and you know what that means – the chill of winter is creeping up on us. Don’t want to think that far ahead? With all the extra costs winter brings (winter coats and boots, heating bills,
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Learn to hit the financial curveballs.

You can't always see life's financial curveballs coming. We’ve got a few tips to help you make contact when they reach home plate. Have a few swings at these pieces of advice: Remember to keep some money on deck.
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