Commercials for the holidays are already on the air, radio, and other advertisements. And if you have yet to think (or want to believe) about…
Holiday Savings to Help You Shop Smart
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Shop Smart By Shopping Local: Budget-Friendly Holiday Shopping Tips
The holiday season is upon us! To avoid financial strain, it’s key to create a budget while finding thoughtful gifts. Tucson and Southern Arizona offer…
Credit Scores and Reports: Reports Financial Institutions Pull for New Accounts
Some banks and credit unions utilize reports when opening a new account. Sometimes these are used to qualify for a checking account or to verify…
Credit Scores and Reports: Beyond Equifax, TransUnion and Experian
Most American consumers are familiar with the three most common reporting agencies, Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. If you missed my post on this topic click…
Free Halloween Events in Pima County
Looking for fun, family oriented, and FREE Halloween events this weekend? Pima County has several events that may be of interest to you and your…
Reduce Your Holiday Stress by Creating Your Money Plan Today!
The holidays are just a few weeks away. Yes, it’s true! Now is the time to set some goals to help the fall and winter…
Free customized pet IDs help you, your pet and Pima Animal Care Center
Pima Animal Care Center is providing free customized pet ID tags to all pet owners, courtesy of Friends of PACC. Visit Friends of PACC HERE to…
What is Status Anxiety?
Today I learned the term “status anxiety”. This is referring to fear of how we are perceived by society with regards to materialistic status. I…
Five Ways to Keep Scammers and Hackers Away
On a recent Consumer Alert from the Federal Trade Commission, we are reminded of the importance of staying alert and following safety tips to keep…
What is Experian Boost?
Experian, one of the three major credit reporting agencies, offers a service to “boost” your credit score. This can work to increase or create a…
