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The key differences between bi-weekly and semi-monthly paychecks is the number of paychecks you receive in a year.  To help clarify the differences between these two common payroll schedules, [...]

A credit score is a prediction of your credit behavior, such as how likely you are to pay a loan back on time based on information from your credit reports.  Companies use credit scores to make [...]

You may have heard the term “check washing” at one time or another. Check washing fraud involves stealing mail, using chemicals (like acetone or bleach) to erase the payee and amount [...]

Risks of Venmo, Zelle, Cash App or PayPal You have probably used one of these peer-to-peer payment platforms.  According to recent reports, more than 75% of adults have used some form of payment [...]

QUICK FINANCIAL FIXES in MINUTES! Figuring out where to start regarding your personal finances can be overwhelming.  What if you had a few “financial fixes” that would take a short amount of [...]

Purchasing a new or used vehicle comes with a lot of stress, time and money.  When purchasing a car at a dealership, there are secrets that you should know to make the process a whole lot easier, [...]

Maintaining your finances while you’re living is crucial, but having things in order for your spouse, children and loved ones after your death is just as important.  You need to prepare by adding [...]

Check fraud is on the rise.  Scammers are able to produce fake checks that look convincing with the help of cutting-edge technology.  You may wonder how to tell if a check is fake, what to do if [...]

Debt relief companies attract customers using phrases such as:  “You’re Pre-Qualified”, “Virtually Eliminate Your Debt”, “Pay No Fees until your debt is [...]

A Budget is Helpful for Everyone Budgeting is an important factor in having good financial health.  It is the one tool that puts you in total control of your money and how you spend and save your [...]