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How to Lower Your Energy Bill

June 27th, 2018

Energy bill too high? It might be time to consider the physics behind your energy use. The scientific attributes of heat and energy mean particular appliances and factors affect your utilities bill disproportionately.

5 Survival Strategies for Camping on a Budget

May 31st, 2018

Exploring nature and sleeping under the stars can be viewed as an economical vacation. But buying gear and booking campsites or renting an RV can add up.

8 Ways to Get Cheap Movie Tickets

May 31st, 2018

Grab a movie ticket, snacks and a seat. As the lights dim in the theater, take a look around. Spoiler alert: The person sitting next to you might have paid less to see the same movie.

Rake in Cash at Your Yard Sale

May 31st, 2018

Your yard sale hosting strategy can determine whether you rake in cash or waste a day. If you pull it off, others get to enjoy the items collecting dust in your home while you pocket extra money.

6 Smart Ways to Travel Cheaply

May 21st, 2018

Memorable vacations can come with a price tag you’d rather forget. But with proper planning, smart research and a flexible attitude, you can travel cheaply and still have an experience worth remembering. Here’s how.

Home Loan Roadmap

May 14th, 2018

The home loan process can seem a bit overwhelming at times. It doesn’t have to be. Our team will help you every step of the way. To get you started, we created a road map to guide you.

7 Banking Tips for Young Millennials

April 30th, 2018

Once you start receiving your first paychecks after graduation, knowing how to spend or save your money wisely can be tough. While you may be able to do your banking with just a few taps on your phone, managing money well is much more complicated. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

Estate Plan Essentials

April 20th, 2018

Kids and Computer Safety

March 29th, 2018

The security of your computer can affect the safety of your online experience — and your kids’. Talk to your kids about what they can do to help protect your computer and your family’s personal information.

Tech Support Scams

March 29th, 2018

Some scammers call and claim to be computer techs associated with well-known companies like Microsoft or Apple. Other scammers send pop-up messages that warn about computer problems. They say they’ve detected viruses or other malware on your computer. They claim to be “tech support” and will ask you to give them remote access to your computer. Eventually, they’ll diagnose a non-existent problem and ask you to pay for unnecessary – or even harmful – services.If you get an unexpected pop-up, call, spam email or other urgent message about problems with your computer, stop. Don’t click on any links, don’t give control of your computer and don’t send any money.