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The Truth About Zero Interest Credit

By George Morris | March 17, 2016

You’ve seen the signs at retailers: No interest for six months, 1 year or longer. Typically zero interest credit opportunities are tied to the purchase of big-ticket electronics and furniture:…

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How To Spend Your Tax Refund

By George Morris | February 22, 2016

It’s tax time. And for most us, this is the only time of year we get a windfall bigger than credit card rewards or grandma’s Christmas check. In fact, the…

Summer Travel: International

By George Morris | December 2, 2015

If wanderlust is your middle name, follow these tips for seeing the world on a shoestring budget. Know the exchange rate of the country you’re planning to visit. Will food…

Preparing Your Wallet For Blizzard 2015

By George Morris | December 2, 2015

With weather forecasters issuing warnings to millions of people living in the Northeast Monday and Tuesday of this week, we gathered up five ways to help your wallet during a…

7 Tips to Get Out of Debt

By George Morris | November 25, 2015

Is debt weighing you down? It doesn’t have to for long. We have the top seven tips to help you get out of debt the fastest. 1) Make more than…

5 Money Lessons I Learned from My Mom

By George Morris | November 23, 2015

On Mother’s Day, we are reminded that mom is our first and most influential money role model. As children, we watch mom make thousands of purchasing decisions from the front…

Spring Dollar Store Deals: Top 10 Family Activities

By George Morris | November 23, 2015

Looking for ways for you and family to enjoy spring without spending too much money? Look no further than your local dollar store. The dollar store offers a wide selection…

Job Search Tips for New Grads

By George Morris | November 23, 2015

To the roughly 1.6 million college graduates in the class of 2014: You have my heartiest congratulations – and my sympathies. I graduated during the early 1990s recession when finding…

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Read Contracts Carefully Before Signing

By George Morris | November 23, 2015

If you always stop to read the fine print before signing anything, congratulations – your parents trained you well. If you don’t, beware: Your signature could commit you to a…

How to save some money on home repair

Money Saving Tips on Home Repair

By George Morris | November 23, 2015

There’s nothing more annoying to deal with than an unexpected home repair. They’re costly and can take a huge hit on your budget – impacting your life and finances. The…

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  1. Rutherford, D. (2014, September 3) You could still end up paying interest on a zero percent interest credit card offer. Retrieved from http://www.consumerfinance.gov/blog/you-could-still-end-up-paying-interest-on-a-zero-percent-interest-credit-card-offer/