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Manage Your Money With These 10 Simple Tips.

Manage your money, before your money manages you. For many, the thought of mastering money management invokes fears of math, organization, and responsibility. When we’re children, there’s no concern about how to manage our money. But as our lives grow, so do our responsibilities. With each new year comes new…
Consumer First Financial
September 16, 2019
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How to spot a bogus debt relief company.

There's no shortage of debt relief companies Google search “debt relief companies” and you’ll find countless pages of results. With this many results, it’s almost certain you’ll find some bogus debt relief companies in the mix. Why is there such a demand for debt relief or debt settlement companies? Well,…
Consumer First Financial
June 6, 2019
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Have you added up your digital subscription costs lately? You might be shocked.

Subscriptions aren't just for magazines any more. Monthly payments to digital subscription services are now a part of our regular spending habits. For many, these subscriptions are a separate line item in the monthly budget, at least the ones you can remember. It’s true that these subscription payments are not…
Consumer First Financial
April 22, 2019