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Savings Bonds
The U.S. Department of Treasury eliminated over-the-counter sales of paper savings bonds on December 31, 2011. In a money-saving measure, the Treasury has switched to electronic savings bonds. You can...
Filed under: General, Savings, Personal Finance, School Age, Adults, Retirees
Senior Citizen Fraud
The Community Bankers Association of Illinois has learned that the Illinois Department on Aging and Springfield Police have reported a scam aimed at older citizens. In recent cases, the scammer teleph...
Filed under: General, Adults, Retirees
First Time Home Buyers
A FICO Score to Open the Door: If you've ever had that nightmare about showing up unprepared for an exam or a performance, you have a pretty good idea of how most first-time homebuyer...
Filed under: General, Lending, Personal Finance, Young Adults, Adults
Back-to-School Budgeting
Author: Michelle Izmaylov While the holidays are infamous for devouring your hard-earned greens, there's another time each year that blesses your money with wings to find new roosts in the pocket...
Filed under: Personal Finance, Young Adults
Easy, Inexpensive Home Improvement Ideas
Need ideas for home improvement that don't cost a lot and don't require the experience of a skilled craft lover? Try these! 1. Candles. These inexpensive, scented or unscented accents can reall...
Filed under: General, Young Adults
