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Have Extra Time? Spring Clean Your Finances
With the current coronavirus situation, you may have some extra time on your hands. It’s a great time to do some financial spring cleaning. You can save money, make bill paying easier, and increase your online security. Here are six ideas: Cancel Unused Subscriptions...
Be Aware of Coronavirus Scams
While the coronavirus spreads, We have enough to think about without worrying about scams. It is important, however, to be aware of what criminals are doing so you can be prepared to spot scams and know how to respond.
The SECURE Act: Glass Half Full or Empty
The following is a guest blog from Attorney Jennifer Luitjens, Esq., a partner at Jarrett & Luitjens Estate and Elder Law. There is no doubt that the SECURE Act of 2019, signed into law on December 20, 2019, as part of the spending package, revolutionizes the...
Three Low Tech Actions to Help Prevent Fraud
Fraud is pervasive. These days we need to be ever attentive to protect our identities and our money. Here are low tech things you can do to help protect yourself from becoming a victim. Write Out the date We frequently abbreviate dates. You don’t want to do this in...
Happy Holidays
Short-Term Health Insurance – Not for Everyone
For individuals purchasing their own medical insurance, short-term health insurance plans may be an option. These plans are available in many states as an alternative to Affordable Care Act-compliant plans. They are not for everyone, however. Here is a basic overview of short-term plans.
What’s New in Medicare for 2020?
Understand the changes in Medicare plans for next year, what to consider when evaluating your options, and Medicare tools to find plans.
Your Many Credit Scores
Did you know you have many credit scores? When you obtain your credit score, you are getting a generic score. Your lender, however, will most likely receive a different number specific to its industry. Are you applying for an auto loan, mortgage, credit card, or insurance? You have a different credit score for each.
How Your Credit Score is Used
Many people don’t realize credit scores are used for more than applying for credit cards and loans. Your number can be used in other ways, too.
Be Smart About Your Passwords
Recently, I went online to place a take-out order from a local restaurant. After I selected my dishes, I was prompted to set up an account with a user ID and password. Here it was again: a need to create and keep track of yet another password. There was no avoiding...
