Author: Kyle Fillo

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Fighting Identity Theft

Equifax, America's largest credit reporting agency, reported an enormous data breach in September 2017. More than 143 million Americans had their personal data compromised. Stolen information included names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and, in some cases, driver's license numbers. Continue reading
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ATM Safety Tips

Using an ATM has become a routine event for most consumers. The familiarity of the task can cause people to lose the sense of caution that normally accompanies handling cash. Take a look at this blog post for some tips to keep you and your information safe. Continue reading
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Spending Less

How is it that, whenever you need new clothes, they’re at their most expensive? Of course it’s not sale season when you’re desperately in need of an all-new summer wardrobe because you just experienced a random growth spurt and none of your clothes fit you anymore. Continue reading
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The World of Marriage, Kids and Money

If you’re a young parent drowning in debt, or anyone else trying to navigate rough financial waters, check out Andy Hill’s Marriage, Kids and Money blog, podcast and online platforms. He focuses on achieving financial wellness while raising a family, and his advice is relatable to anyone. Continue reading
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Teaching Children About Money

Part of bringing up children today is giving them all the tools they need to survive and do well in the world and environment in which they live. That means helping them understand the value of and the concepts of earning, using, saving and investing money. Continue reading
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SAT Essays

The first section on the SAT is always the essay. Writing a decent essay in under 25 minutes while still rubbing the sleep from your eyes may seem like an impossible feat; however, don’t despair. Just a few simple steps will surely help improve your “first thing in the morning” essay. Continue reading