Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Saving for the future is a top financial priority for most people. If you have children, then saving for their college education may also be an important goal for you. Or, you may want to pursue an advanced degree yourself. Putting away money to afford both[Read More…]
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Understanding Your Credit Score
(StatePoint) Your credit score plays a significant role in your ability to reach your financial goals. When you apply for a loan, a cellphone, a rental unit or any number of other activities, lenders and potential creditors will look at your credit score to gauge your financial stability and your[Read More…]
6 Scams Every Older American Should Know About
(StatePoint) Amid technology advances enabling scammers to commit fraud, elders and their loved ones need to stay informed. Typically, elder scams involve the transfer of money to a stranger or imposter for a promised benefit or good. In 2023, banks reported more than $27 billion in suspicious activity related to[Read More…]
How financially literate are your kids?
Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – It’s not surprising that many young people today are concerned and even uneasy about their financial futures. The era of a global pandemic, a shaky economy, inflation, high interest rates and the weight of student loan debt has been an uncertain and challenging financial period in[Read More…]
Tips to help keep your teen safe behind the wheel this summer
Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Summer season is in full swing, and that means more beach days, barbecues and road trips. But for teens, it also means a greater likelihood of being involved in a serious car accident. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is dubbed the “100 deadliest[Read More…]
Secure your student’s future with 5 college insurance must-haves
Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Are you preparing to send your student off to college next semester? As you collaborate on a Back-To-College checklist, make sure to add insurance shopping. If you haven’t considered any type of insurance for your college-bound student, the time to do so is now! To protect[Read More…]
Sofa Stains Top the List of Furniture Fails in New Survey
(StatePoint) Perhaps you’re better off not taking that new sofa out of its plastic wrap. Sofas, couches and loveseats top the list of furniture most likely to be damaged, according to the latest survey on furniture damage from Allstate Protection Plans. What’s worse, more than half of furniture purchases were[Read More…]
4 reasons to fall in love with homegrown produce
Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Are you one of the 185 million Americans who garden? If not, it’s time to consider joining the crowd. Gardening can be an incredibly rewarding hobby, especially if you grow your own produce. When you grow your own fruits and vegetables, you can taste the difference[Read More…]
How to increase the value of your car before selling
Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Thinking about selling your car on your own? Although selling a car yourself can be challenging, it’s a great way to possibly get more money from your used vehicle than a dealer’s trade-in offer might provide. Whether you’re looking to upgrade to a newer model or[Read More…]
Financing the Care of Loved Ones With a Disability
(StatePoint) According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over one in four Americans are living with a disability and about one-half of these individuals are living with a severe disability. Whether present at birth or caused by a life-altering accident or illness, severe disabilities almost always create a significant financial burden[Read More…]