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Need a Roommate?

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:02:18 -0500

Whether you've already moved out or are planning your first move away from home, picking the right roommate is a big deal. That person will have an impact on both your pocketbook and your mental health.These tips can help make the experience a solid one!

Calling out Medicare Scams

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:56:50 -0500

Medicare scams come in many forms. A very common scam offers "free" medical equipment or services but you have to provide your Medicare number. The most recent scam of this type targets people with diabetes. Callers are claiming to be from Medicare and are offering free testing supplies. That's a red flag as Medicare never makes calls offering supplies or services.

Three Keys to Managing Your Money

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:29:56 -0500

What are your financial goals? Managing your money wisely can help you reach your goals. Three powerful strategies form the foundation for success...

Car Shopping? Be Aware of This Sales Ploy

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:01:14 -0500

“We’ll pay off your loan no matter how much you owe.”

Have you seen auto sales ads, often online, that promise this? This promise to pay off the balance of any loan you have on a vehicle you plan to trade-in is often misleading, the Federal Trade Commission warns in a recent alert. Why?

Financing Home Improvements

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:48:49 -0500

Spring has arrived and with it plans for home improvements. If you are looking for financing for improvements to your home, the place to go is your credit union. Your credit union may offer some or all of these options: home improvement loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, and personal/signature loans.

The Latest Phishing Scams Are Scary

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:40:12 -0500

Ever download an app? If you get a text message the next day saying, "There's a security problem with the app you downloaded," would you read it? Would you click the link in the text?

Google's Privacy Policy Changes

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:46:34 -0600

As of March 1, 2012 Google's new Privacy Policy and Terms of Service have taken effect. The updated policy replaces the separate privacy policies for all of their services except Google Books, Google Wallet, and Google Chrome. If you use Google Services such as Gmail, Google+, YouTube, Picasa, Docs, and Calendar, you have a Google Account and are affected. If you only use Google Search, you are not affected.

What can you do about it?

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Car?

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:23:03 -0600

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Car?

Yes, it can be if you do your homework. And that starts, in my view, with a review of our Information Edge Car Buying Guide and a pre-approved loan from your credit union.

Take This Bet! Or, Maybe Not...

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:20:48 -0600

March 4-10 is National Problem Gambling Awareness Week.

Life is full of risk. We take chances all the time. It's a part of life! We gamble when we start our own business, or when we decide to walk to school or drive a car. But get this: A lot of high school and college-age kids really gamble; online poker, 1-900 betting numbers and lotteries—you name it.

Facebook's Timeline is Being Pushed to All Users

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:37:35 -0600

Facebook's Timeline is a new profile format that displays all of your postings in chronological order, making it easier to see items from the past. While the Timeline has been optional since the middle of December, it will now replace the current profile page for all users. Over the next several weeks, everyone will be switched to the Timeline.