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Career

Women in Finance Are Climbing the Ranks

The financial culture is ever-changing. Women in finance are making greater strides than ever.
Finance is becoming more inclusive, particularly for women.
Home

Home Renovations: Pros and Cons

Remodeling your home may be better than buying, but be aware of possible complications.
If you buy on the open market, you are often stuck with some of your wish list but not everything.
Insurance

How Hospital Indemnity Insurance Works

Hospital indemnity insurance can help you cover the gaps in your health insurance.
Many policyholders use hospital indemnity insurance for family planning.
Security

Actionable Mobile Device Security Tips

Follow these practical tips to protect your personal data.
Mobile security has become crucial for protecting personal information.
Saving

4 Habits That Can Help Build Long-Term Wealth

Building wealth is different for everyone, but these basic habits can get you started.
Building wealth over time requires living within your means so you can save more than you spend.
Investing

Living Your Dreams Through Life Planning

Turning your dreams into reality doesn't need to start with facts and figures. It needs to start with you.
Insurance

What's Flood Insurance? Here Are the Basics

Here's what you need to know if you've ever wondered what flood insurance actually covers.
Insurers define a flood as an excess of water in normally dry land that covers at least two acres and affects at least two properties.
Security

Prevent Social Engineering Attacks

Keep your sensitive information and finances protected.
A little extra caution can go a long way in protecting your financial data.
Family

Making Sense of the Wild Car Market

Arm yourself with information and shop around before you plunge into today's high-priced car markets.
Prices are expected to remain high through June and probably beyond.
Banking

Are You Prepared for Rising Inflation Rates?

Here's how rising prices can affect your finances.
The effects of inflation can be far-reaching, and you may feel their impact whenever you shop, pay bills or borrow money.
Home

How Alternative Energy Can Improve Your Home

An alternative energy source better secures your home during a power outage.
The good news is that many states and municipalities support alternative energy sources with rebates, grants and other financing programs.
Credit

A Breakdown of the 5 Cs of Credit

Discover the five factors that guide banks' lending decisions.
Banks typically look for a debt-to-income ratio of less than 36% as an indicator of a responsible borrower.
Security

Protecting Your Child's Personal Information

Follow these practical tips to help protect your child's identity against misuse, theft and fraud.
Help your child cultivate a healthy sense of awareness when it comes to advertising.
Insurance

What Credit Card Rental Car Insurance Covers

Understanding your credit card rental car insurance benefits can save you a bundle of money.
Most major credit card companies offer some form of rental car insurance.
Security

Smishing Gives Scammers Access to Your Information: Here's How

A smishing attack uses text messaging to urge you to give up personal information or click a link.
A text that urges you to act quickly is a red flag that it might be a smishing attack.
Family

5 Things to Consider as Your Family Changes

Discover ways to navigate change as your family shrinks or grows.
Even if you don't yet feel wealthy, your family's growing years are the time to create a financial plan.

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