WHAT IS IT? Wage garnishment is when your employer is instructed by a court to withhold a portion of your paycheck in order to pay your debts. There are two main types:
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Take control of your credit and debit cards with our Card Control app. With this app, you will now have the ability to turn your Visa cards on & off as well as set restrictions for how your card is used. This includes: GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION Use your phone’s location or a selected region on the map to determine where your card will work. If the ...
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Transferring money online is becoming a more common occurrence every single day. Whether it’s paying back for movie tickets, buying or selling something, or even sending cash to your babysitter, it's now easier than ever. Here are some of the most popular methods that people are using to transfer money online. VENMO Venmo has a limit of $2,999 per ...
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One popular method of budgeting is the cash budget. This type of budget is exactly how it sounds; you only use cash to make purchases as opposed to credit cards. However, as with any type of budgeting, there are advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the pros and cons of a cash budget. PROS PREVENT OVERSPENDING You can only use what you ...
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How would you like to end the year with an extra $1,378 in savings? It may be simpler than you think with the 52 Week Money Challenge. Here's how it works. Start off by placing one dollar into a savings account starting this week. Then next week, add two dollars and so on. By starting with small amounts, you can get yourself into the habit of ...
Often times, financial decisions we make are based on information we believe to be true. However, some of this may actually be misinformation that can prevent you from
In an effort to reduce fraud, some important documents need to be notarized. Here is everything you need to know about the notary process and when it needs to take place.
While you may not see it at first glance, every aspect of a store is designed in a way to encourage consumers to spend money. Here are some of the tactics that stores
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It’s one thing to draw up a budget, it’s another to actually live it and stick to it. However, there are steps you can take to help make sure you stay on track. Here are
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For many people, whether they’re looking for their own home or a home to flip, a foreclosed home is a great way to get into their ideal neighborhood. While this option
Making changes in your savings habits doesn’t have to be a complete overhaul of your finances. Here are some small changes you can make everyday that will help make some