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Watch This: Why Does Your Cat Love to Perch on the Bookcase?

on October 10, 2017

Watch this video to learn why your cat loves to engage in endearing — but odd — behavior.

Saturday School — How APR Ignorance Can Cost You a Bundle

on October 6, 2017

Fail to understand the concepts in this video, and you might end up owing more on your credit card debt than you expect.

Saturday School — Is the Estate Tax Fair, or Highway Robbery?

on September 30, 2017

The new GOP tax plan aims to repeal the estate tax. But do you know how it works now? This video gives you the basics.

Watch This — Why Do Airlines Overbook Their Flights?

on September 26, 2017

It turns out that airlines have a very good reason for selling too many tickets. But is it ethical?

Looking for Free Fall Fun Next Weekend?

on April 27, 2021

The federal government is offering some free outdoor fun on Saturday.

Saturday School — What Is a Mortgage?

on September 22, 2017

The idea of a mortgage loan is simple — you borrow money from the bank to purchase a home. But the reality is more complicated.  

Watch This: How to Spot a Liar

on September 19, 2017

Do you know when someone is lying to you? Watch this video and learn four communication patterns that can help you spot a fib from a mile away.

Saturday School — What Is Bankruptcy?

on September 15, 2017

Learn why bankruptcy can give you a new lease on life — as well as the serious limitations and drawbacks associated with making this choice.

Watch This — The Debt Limit Explained

on September 12, 2017

Everybody’s talking about the debt limit, but do they really understand it? You will after watching this video.

How to Get the Most Cash From Your Old Phone

on September 11, 2017

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 8 on Tuesday. Are you hankering for the latest smartphone model? Here are five ways to defray the cost by selling your current device.

Saturday School – Learn How Interest Rate Moves Affect the Value of Your Bonds

on September 8, 2017

Learn why changes in interest rates can make your bonds more — or less — valuable on the open market.

Watch This — 3 Steps to Boosting Your Confidence

on September 5, 2017

Learn the factors that contribute to confidence, and how you can get your self-worth to soar.

Saturday School – How a Roth IRA Can Save You in a Financial Emergency

on September 1, 2017

A Roth IRA beats a traditional IRA if you need more flexibility in your retirement savings plan. Find out why.

Watch This — Why the Penny Must Die

on August 29, 2017

The penny is as beloved as old Abe Lincoln himself. But find out why some say the copper coin’s demise would be good for the nation’s economy.

Saturday School — Do You Know the Rule of 72?

on August 25, 2017

How long will it take to double your money? The Rule of 72 can tell you in an instant.

Bring Your iPhone to Virgin Mobile and Get 1 Year of Service for a Buck

on August 25, 2017

Virgin Mobile just made an already fantastic deal even better. Find out how you can save hundreds of dollars on cellphone costs.

Watch This — 7 Bad Habits Guaranteed to Make You Miserable

on August 22, 2017

Becoming miserable is a true art. Here are seven habits guaranteed to turn you into a curmudgeon.

Saturday School – How a Traditional IRA Can Boost Returns by 30 Percent

on August 18, 2017

Find out how investing in a traditional IRA can turbocharge your efforts to build wealth.

Watch This — The History of Consumerism in a Nutshell

on August 15, 2017

Is it possible for a culture to be virtuous at the same time that it shops till it drops? Find out the answer.

Saturday School — How Is the Unemployment Rate Calculated?

on August 11, 2017

Calculating the unemployment rate is not as simple as you might think. In fact, the criteria used to figure the rate can lead to some strange outcomes.

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