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Ask Yourself These 7 Questions Before Becoming the Executor of an Estate
financial planning

Ask Yourself These 7 Questions Before Becoming the Executor of an Estate

Make sure you’re up to the executor appointment before saying yes to a friend or relative.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

7 minute read

6 Ways to Get to an 800 Credit Score Faster
credit

6 Ways to Get to an 800 Credit Score Faster

Still working on excellent credit? Take these steps to snare that coveted 800 score sooner.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

6 minute read

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FBI Warns of COVID-19 Vaccine Frauds
COVID

FBI Warns of COVID-19 Vaccine Frauds

Scammers take a stab at preying on public health fears with COVID-19 schemes.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

8 minute read

4 Red Flags of a Stimulus Payment Scam
COVID

4 Red Flags of a Stimulus Payment Scam

Don’t get conned by scammers cashing in on Americans’ need for fast stimulus payments.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

6 minute read

5 Ways to Dig Out of Debt in 2021
debt

5 Ways to Dig Out of Debt in 2021

Are you dragging a pile of debt into the new year? Here’s how to get rid of it faster.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

3 minute read

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6 Reasons to Delay Retirement
retirement

6 Reasons to Delay Retirement

Close to retirement age? You may not want to leave the workforce just yet.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

4 minute read

5 Medicare Myths About Long-Term Care
healthcare

5 Medicare Myths About Long-Term Care

Making these false assumptions about Medicare coverage could drain retirement savings fast.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

6 minute read

1
8 Things to Know Before Drawing Social Security Retirement Benefits
retirement

8 Things to Know Before Drawing Social Security Retirement Benefits

Make sure you understand how Social Security works before you start drawing benefits.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

10 minute read

Counting on these 4 Medicaid Myths Could Cost You in Retirement
healthcare

Counting on these 4 Medicaid Myths Could Cost You in Retirement

Don’t make retirement planning decisions based on faulty assumptions about what Medicaid will pay.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

10 minute read

5 Big Expenses to Prepare for in Retirement
retirement

5 Big Expenses to Prepare for in Retirement

Want to make sure you’ve saved enough for retirement? Be sure to factor in these five costs.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

4 minute read

Know These 6 Crucial Dates for Retirement Planning
retirement

Know These 6 Crucial Dates for Retirement Planning

Counting down to retirement? Stay on top of these important retirement planning dates.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

6 minute read

8 Questions to Ask Before Relocating for Retirement
retirement

8 Questions to Ask Before Relocating for Retirement

Don’t move to your dream destination before checking out these make-or-break factors.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

5 minute read

Caring for an Older Parent? Know these 8 Family and Medical Leave Act Facts
financial planning

Caring for an Older Parent? Know these 8 Family and Medical Leave Act Facts

Knowing your FMLA rights can help protect your job when a parent needs more care.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

10 minute read

Don’t Fall for These Sneaky Package Delivery Scams
identity theft

Don’t Fall for These Sneaky Package Delivery Scams

Don’t be fooled by delivery scammers targeting busy and distracted online shoppers.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

3 minute read

7 Reasons to Work Part-Time in Retirement
retirement

7 Reasons to Work Part-Time in Retirement

Punching the clock part-time could lead to a more comfortable retirement and a happier life.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

3 minute read

2
New Survey Finds Porch Pirates Hauling Off a Huge Bounty in 2020
budgeting

New Survey Finds Porch Pirates Hauling Off a Huge Bounty in 2020

With more packages than ever being delivered, porch pirates are eager to cash in.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

3 minute read

6 Steps for Vetting a Debt Settlement Company
debt

6 Steps for Vetting a Debt Settlement Company

How can you know if a debt settlement company is legitimate? Taking these steps is a good start.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

9 minute read

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5 Terms to Consider Before Applying for a Credit Card
credit cards

5 Terms to Consider Before Applying for a Credit Card

When choosing a credit card, make sure you read those pesky – and important – details.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

5 minute read

Don’t Get Wrapped Up in These Virtual Holiday Fair Scams
identity theft

Don’t Get Wrapped Up in These Virtual Holiday Fair Scams

Here’s how to avoid getting ripped off by crafty scamsters promoting bogus online holiday fairs.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

10 minute read

1
6 Habits that Keep You from Building Emergency Savings
budgeting

6 Habits that Keep You from Building Emergency Savings

Ditch these habits that keep you from saving and replace them with new ones to build savings.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

4 minute read

4
7 Black Friday Shopping Scams and How to Avoid Them
identity theft

7 Black Friday Shopping Scams and How to Avoid Them

Here’s what to look for before crashing through a retailer’s virtual doors on Black Friday.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

5 minute read

2
Has the debt settlement company told me all information upfront?
debt

7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Signing Up with a Debt Settlement Company

Debt settlement can be a fast and easy way to get rid of debt but it’s not for everyone.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

9 minute read

2
Take These 7 Steps to Dispute Credit Report Information
credit

Take These 7 Steps to Dispute Credit Report Information

Here’s what you need to know to remove inaccuracies from your credit report.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

6 minute read

6 Ways Downsizing Can Stretch Retirement Income
budgeting

6 Ways Downsizing Can Stretch Retirement Income

The money saved on a smaller home can free up extra bucks for a better retirement.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

7 minute read

1
5 Steps to Take When You're Denied Credit
credit

5 Steps to Take When You’re Denied Credit

Just because one creditor didn’t find you creditworthy doesn’t mean you should give up.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

6 minute read

Check on drug manufacturer assistance programs
healthcare

Watch for These 5 Signs of Health Insurance Open Enrollment Scams

Here’s how to prevent being a victim of scammers when changing your health insurance plan.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

10 minute read

2
8 Things to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment
healthcare

8 Things to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment

There’s a little more than a month left to enroll this year.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

8 minute read

Whats Causing Americas Retirement Crisis 9 Statistics You Need to Know
employment

What’s Causing America’s Retirement Crisis? 9 Statistics You Need to Know

Are you set for retirement or on the way to becoming a retirement crisis statistic?

dhipp
Deb Hipp

7 minute read

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Here’s What Happens When You Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit
credit

Here’s What Happens When You Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit

Should you take this step to keep fraudsters from getting loans and credit cards in your name?

dhipp
Deb Hipp

4 minute read

Are You Missing Out on These 7 Ways to Save on Prescription Drugs?
healthcare

Are You Missing Out on These 7 Ways to Save on Prescription Drugs?

It’s easy to save on prescriptions when you know your way around the discounts.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

9 minute read

1
Bald man with missing tooth (Left), Mummy (Center), Zombie in a suit (Right).
financial planning

How to Survive 10 Financial Horrors

Learn to face your fears. Read at your own risk.

jpye
Joe Pye

6 minute read

4
5 Things to Know About 2020 Health Insurance Open Enrollment
healthcare

5 Things to Know About 2020 Health Insurance Open Enrollment

Can you save on premiums with a Marketplace plan? Here’s what to expect when you enroll.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

9 minute read

Don’t Get Blindsided by These 7 Credit Card Fees
credit cards

Don’t Get Blindsided by These 7 Credit Card Fees

Make sure you’re aware of these credit card fees to avoid paying more than just interest.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

3 minute read

2
Don’t Make These 7 Credit Card Mistakes
credit

Don’t Make These 7 Credit Card Mistakes

Get the most from your credit card by steering clear of these common credit card missteps.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

6 minute read

2
5 Factors That Can Lower Your Credit Score
credit

5 Factors That Can Lower Your Credit Score

Here’s what you need to know so you don’t unwittingly lower your credit score.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

9 minute read

2
Here’s What Happens When You Freeze Your Credit
credit

Here’s What Happens When You Freeze Your Credit

Placing a security freeze can ice out fraudsters trying to get credit under your name.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

5 minute read

7 Things to Know Before Adding or Becoming a Credit Card Authorized User
credit

7 Things to Know Before Adding or Becoming a Credit Card Authorized User

Adding or becoming an authorized user can affect your credit in positive or negative ways.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

10 minute read

7 Ways to Ease Financial Anxiety During COVID-19
budgeting

7 Ways to Ease Financial Anxiety During COVID-19

Are finances stressing you out during the pandemic? Here’s how to feel more secure.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

3 minute read

2
credit

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Trying to Improve Bad Credit

Don’t let these common missteps trip you up on the road to good credit.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

9 minute read

6 Reasons You Could Be Denied Even with Excellent Credit
credit

6 Reasons You Could Be Denied Even with Excellent Credit

Even if you have good credit, approval of your credit card or loan app isn’t always a sure bet.

dhipp
Deb Hipp

9 minute read

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