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6 Tips for Avoiding the Black Friday Blues

“Black Friday.” To some, these two words conjure up feelings of anxiety and dread. Hordes of shoppers colliding in a frenzied mass of humanity—or inhumanity—each hell-bent on

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Protecting Against Identity Theft During College

Going to college should ideally be a time of discovery, learning, and new experiences. Unfortunately, identity thieves may view your college years as a prime time to go after your

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Wants vs. Needs: An Epic Budget Battle

A while back, just as the weather started to warm up, I came across a pair of white canvas tennis shoes in my size at the mall.

How to Avoid Getting Phished [Infographic]

How to Avoid Getting Phished [Infographic]

With phishing and other forms of online identity theft and fraud on the rise, it’s imperative to stay one step ahead of these scams. Here are a few common-sense steps you can take to

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Financial Advice to My Younger Self

Credit One Bank has a wealth of smart employees with highly diverse backgrounds—most of whom know a thing or two about credit, finances, and working toward financial goals. So it

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5 Things to Love About Saving Money

We all know why we should save money. Doing so can provide us with additional security, freedom, choices, power, and more. But knowing why we should do something doesn’t

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