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Your Complete Guide to Buying a Motorcycle

If you’re ready to get your first motorcycle, we’re here to help! Here’s all you need to know about buying your first bike. Secure financing It’s always best to have the financial details of a large purchase squared away before you start shopping so you can avoid disappointment later. You can save up for your…

Why You Need to Be Financially Fit

You give your abs a daily workout, but are you neglecting those money muscles? Here’s why being financially fit is super-important and how you can overcome common barriers to financial wellness. Financial wellness: a ripple effect Managing money responsibly will affect many aspects of your life: Marriage. According to a recent study by AARP, financial problems are…

How to Avoid Lottery Scams

Lottery scams are frequent go-to’s for scammers, and they cash in on numerous victims. Let’s take a look at lottery scams and how to avoid falling victim. How the scams play out In a typical lottery scam, the victim is notified they’ve won a lottery. They may be contacted by mail, phone, text or by…

Beware Back to School Scams

Whether you’re a college student prepping for the fall semester, a high school student getting ready for a new school year or the parent of a student of any age, beware these trending back-to-school scams! The student tax scam In this scam, a crook posing as the IRS calls a college-bound student claiming they didn’t…