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10 tips to save money at the grocery store

10 Tips to Save Money at the Grocery Store

Do you find yourself short on money before your next paycheck arrives? Living paycheck to paycheck can feel overwhelming. If you find yourself in this situation or maybe you are simply looking for a way to save a few extra dollars, little changes can make a big difference.

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10 Tips to Save Money at Home

Do you find yourself short on money before your next paycheck arrives?

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Holiday spending

Survive the Holidays – Make a Plan, Share the Load, Shop Early

If football, colorful fall leaves and colder temperatures alert us that summer is over, Halloween and the end of daylight saving time signal that Thanksgiving and the winter holiday bustle are on the way. Looking at the calendar, we have fewer than 60 days left until we ring in the New Year!

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Affordable Care Act OE

Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment

Open enrollment for health insurance through the Marketplace (www.healthcare.gov/) is Nov. 1 through Dec. 15. Plans purchased during this open enrollment period start on Jan. 1.

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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity: Take Steps to Protect Yourself

Cybersecurity awareness becomes increasingly important each year as technology continuously becomes more advanced and accessible.

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FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid Opens October 1st

You must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year you attend college. Whether you are a senior in high school applying for financial aid for the first time or you are a student in graduate school, filling out the FAFSA should be No. 1 on your to-do list this time of year.

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Helping Your Child Build Credit

Were you like me? Did you turn 18 and go to buy your first car but were denied and told you needed a cosigner because you had no credit history?

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CARES Act: Accessing Your Retirement Account Funds

Did you know that the CARES Act provides a provision that allows you to withdraw up to $100,000 from a retirement account (IRA, 401(k), 403(b) and other defined contribution plans) and you won’t have to pay the 10% penalty, even if you are not 59½ years old yet?

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Still Waiting for Your Stimulus Check? Check Your Mail

If you haven’t received your stimulus money yet, check your mail carefully. You may receive a debit card instead of a check.

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Student Loan Questions Related to COVID-19

A lot of information is coming at student loan borrowers regarding their interest and payments. All of this information can be a little confusing to navigate through and decide what is important and what relates to their situation. Below are some common questions related to recent information and developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic and CARES Act.

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