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Trends and Factors Affecting Generational Financial Trauma
The financial experiences people have early on, whether positive or negative, shape their relationships with money for life. They can affect how people handle paycheck deposits, savings accounts, bills, and credit cards well into adulthood.
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What Is Identity Theft Protection and Is it Worth it?
If you’re worried that someone might steal your identity, you may be thinking about signing up for identity theft protection. But, while “protection” might be in the description of these services, they don’t necessarily “protect” you from identity theft. Rather, they are monitoring services that keep an eye out for signs your personal information may have been compromised and identity thieves may be trying to use your information. Some companies also offer recovery services designed to help you deal with the repercussions of having your identity stolen.
What Is Credit Card Travel Insurance & What Does it Cover?
Insuring a trip may not be anything you’ve ever considered prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. But with travel restrictions, flight cancelations, and other pandemic-related challenges to getting where you need—or want—to be, altered travel plans have become a reality for many. But even before the word “coronavirus” became so entrenched in the headlines, there were plenty of reasons to consider travel insurance to help protect your investment in travel plans.
Organize Your Finances by Automating Them
If you haven’t automated your finances, you may be spending hours each month organizing billing statements, writing checks, transferring money between accounts, and scheduling payments. Paying bills manually and making deposits for savings can be time-consuming and stressful.
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How to Lower Your Electric Bill
The cost of electricity can eat up a substantial portion of your monthly budget, particularly if you live in a part of the country where power is pricier. The U.S. Energy Information Administration found that the average residential electric bill in the United States in 2019 was $115.49 per month, with Hawaii topping the list with an average monthly bill of $168.21.
This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor. Readers should consult with their own tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor with regard to their personal situations.