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Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them

What the (real!) Better Business Bureau wants you to know about this familiar holiday scam

Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox warns of the holiday scam the Better Business Bureau wants you…

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Ask the Money Coach: 10 Easy Ways to Save Money on Gas for Your Car

Tips on how to cut costs at the gas pump

Save money on gas prices with tips from Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

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Attention Layaway Shoppers: 8 Tips to Know Before Using Layaway

Why you need read the fine print before committing to that purchase

Money coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox tells what you need to know before you commit to putting…

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How to Use Coupons for Big Savings

The process can be worth the time and investment

Do you see people in line at the supermarket handing over a stack of coupons…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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Recovering From Bank Fraud

What to do if your bank account is wiped out

Last October, Patricia Washington’s doctor’s office informed her that her debit card payment for the…

By Leslie E. Royal

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The DOs and DON’Ts of Charitable Giving

Give with your heart, but don’t forget to use your head

Layla Doman donates to a range of charities. This helped the Washington, D.C., resident lower…

By Tory Parrish

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How to Dump a Vacation Timeshare You Don’t Want

Here are some strategies to unload or manage a timeshare you no longer want or simply can’t afford

Here are some strategies to unload or manage a timeshare you no longer want or…

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

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When a Relative Dies and You Can’t Afford the Funeral

The Money Coach tells you what to do if a relative passes away and the burial costs are out of your budget

Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox tells you what to do if a relative passes away and…

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Don’t Let Your Car Note Drive You Crazy

Four ways to deal with overdue car payments or other issues when you’re struggling to pay for your vehicle

Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox gives four ways to deal with overdue car payments or other…

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3 Reasons You Should Consider Buying Identity Theft Insurance

You'd be surprised by the people you know who have victims of identity theft. Here's how and why you should protect yourself

You’d be surprised by the people you know who have victims of identity theft. Here’s…

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