Scams are happening all around us at any given time. When a disaster happens like a hurricane or a national pandemic new scams start to emerge due to the circumstance. With the onset of Coronavirus, new scams have started specific to the pandemic. Here are some to watch out for. Calls from the Emergency Management […]
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College Savings Options
For many, a college education is something they dream of, and with proper planning, it can become a reality. According to the Federal Reserve the typical amount of education debt in 2018 among those with any outstanding balances was between $20,000 and $24,999. Ohio residents are slightly above the national average debt ($28,650) at $30,629 […]
Ditch the Debt in 2020
The holiday decorations have been stowed away, we have sung Auld Lang Syne as we rang in a new year, and now it is time make our 2020 resolution. Rather than picking the same one as in years past, how about trying Debt Dumping? Setting a goal isn’t always easy, it takes commitment and dedication […]
Beware of the Skimmer!
Do you know what a skimmer is? It is a small electronic device that can be used to steal credit or debit card information from you. Getting skimmed is most likely going to happen at bars and restaurants (where a server takes your card and walks away with it for a short period of time), […]
Made You Look!
When we were kids, one of the first practical jokes we learned to play on each other was to tell someone their zipper was down (or something was spilled on their shirt). When they would look down in alarm, you would say “made you look.” The person being pranked usually acknowledged the joke with a […]
“I’ll Second That!”
Normally none of us likes to be second. We’ve all been conditioned to strive for perfection—in essence, to be number one. But when it comes to saving money, second is first, if you get my drift. You can save a lot of money by not requiring perfection in your purchases. Food Most grocery stores […]