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Protect Yourself From Card Skimming: What You Need to Know

You're probably familiar with card skimming as a consumer. You go to use your debit or credit card and are informed by your bank that someone has stolen your card number and is now making purchases.

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How To Identify Counterfeit Money

Counterfeiting is the act of making fake money that looks like real money. It's a crime that has been around for centuries, and it continues to be a problem today. While technology has made it easier to identify counterfeit bills, it has also made it easier for counterfeiters to create fake money that looks convincing. In this article, we'll go over some of the ways you can identify counterfeit money and protect yourself from falling victim to this crime.

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What 'Equal Housing Lender' means and how it affects you

Equal Housing Lender is a term that is used by financial institutions to indicate that they are in compliance with the Federal Fair Lending Laws, under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. 

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Are You Falling for Imposter Scams? Learn How to Protect Yourself Now!

Imposter scams, also known as impersonation or fraud, involve a scammer pretending to be someone else to trick the victim into giving them money or personal information. The scammer may pretend to be a government official, a representative from a well-known company, or even a family member or friend.

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Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners

Small business owners spend hours each week recording, organizing, and processing financial transactions – everything from accounts receivable and payable, to employee payments, expense receipts and supplier invoices.

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Tips on saving in the salon

You know that feeling when you walk out of the salon, freshly trimmed, and styled, and suddenly realize how much money you just spent? Well, we're here to help. In this article, we'll give you three simple ways to save on your next salon visit.

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How to Start Successfully Budgeting For Your Business

When you're starting a new business, budgeting is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your success. It can be tricky, though, to know where to start and what to include in your budget. That's why we're here to help!

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Stay Financially Prepared For Owning Pets

So, you've decided to add a furry friend to your family. That's great! Pets are a wonderful addition to any home and can provide years of companionship and love. But before you go running to the nearest animal shelter or pet store, it's important to take a step back and do some financial planning.

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How To Save Money With Streaming Television Services

You're probably familiar with the saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." But what about when it is broke? What if you're paying for a cable package that you never use, or you're shelling out for a service that doesn't fit your needs? It might be time to consider streaming.

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How to Maximize Your Savings at the Checkout

You're at the checkout, and the clerk is asking for your payment. You swipe your card and hand over the coupon you've been waiting to use. The total comes to $10, but with the coupon, it's only $8. You're happy with your savings until you realize that you could have done even better.

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