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Written by Guest Blogger | September 30, 2014
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers the same types of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations offer their employees under 401(k) plans. Sign up or get more info at tsp.gov
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Do You Really Know the Score? Three Important Credit Tips
Written by Lila Quintiliani | June 19, 2019
Do you really understand your credit score? A recent survey by Consumer Federation of America (our parent organization) and VantageScore Solutions suggests that most people think they know more than they do. The 9th annual survey showed that while more consumers (55%) had recently checked their credit scores than in past years, fundamental knowledge of credit scoring went down by 10-20% since the first survey in 2012.
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How Fighting Aliens Can Help You Learn About Personal Finance
Written by Guest Blogger | June 10, 2019
by Jim Rice, Assistant Director for the Office of Servicemember Affairs at the CFPBThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently expanded its Misadventures in Money Management (MIMM.gov) financial education tool to all active-duty service members, including those in the Reserve or the National Guard.
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Getting Your Recent College Graduate in Financial Shape
Written by Darlene Aderoju | June 6, 2019
Do you have a recent college graduate returning home this summer? If so, your adult child may need a reality check about money management. The next step after walking across that stage is full on adulthood, and it’s important to understand the financial basics. Here’s how you can support your adult child in developing good financial habits.
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Four Tips for Free (or Almost Free) Summer Fun
Written by Lila Quintiliani | May 30, 2019
It’s summer, the days are longer, school is almost out, and that can only mean one thing: kids everywhere are about to complain of boredom while moms everywhere will be snacked to death. While camps and other activities can sometimes be costly, there’s no need to break the bank to entertain your kids (and yourselves!) this summer. There are plenty of low- and no-cost activities available across the country.
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