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6 Tax Blunders To Avoid

You tear open the letter marked “Internal Revenue Service,” wondering whether it contains an unexpected refund. But, to your dismay, you find that you owe more than you projected because of a mistake on your tax return. Your heart sinks as you figure out where you’ll get the money to pay the bill. Read more.

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Financial Wellness
10 Tips For Helping You Save And Grow Your Money

We’re fast approaching the end of the first quarter of 2025. How are your financial resolutions going? Did you start a budget at the start of the year? Have you cut back on credit card spending? Did you finally start an emergency fund? To help make your money go further, here are 10 tips to help you save and grow your money. Read more.

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Money Matters
A Year In Review: Top 5 Most Popular Blogs from 2024

Happy New Year! As we kick off 2025, we’re also reviewing the top 5 most popular blogs from 2024. As you’ll discover, they covered a range of topics, from debt consolidation to working from home to scams. If you missed any of these blogs, we hope you take a moment to review them now. If you read them, thanks, we hope you found them valuable. Read more.

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Budgeting
Budgeting For Retirement

The end of 2024 is almost here. For some people, the end of the year also marks the conclusion of their working life. Unfortunately, this double milestone is the first time many folks begin considering how they will make ends meet in retirement. Planning for retirement can be challenging. After all, it can feel like there are too many variables. How do you know how much money you’ll need? Read more.

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Financial Wellness
How To Lower The Cost Of A Loan

There are many reasons you may need to borrow money. From tackling big home improvement projects to buying a vehicle to fixing a temporary cash-flow challenge. Reducing the cost of borrowing money is crucial to helping your manage your personal finances. By implementing these ideas, you can lower the cost of a loan by lowering the amount you pay in interest and associated fees.

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Farmers Agents
Tips For Avoiding Phone Scams

“Hello, we’ve noted a problem with your account ending in 4321. Can you please give me your Social Security Number so I can verify your identity?” Talk about service, you may think. Your financial institution is calling you to report suspicious activity related to your account. Here’s the problem: There’s been no suspicious activity. The person is not calling from your financial institution. It’s a scam.

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