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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The number of personal bankruptcy filings reached 1,500,000 in 2010, the highest number since 2005, and in 2011, the percentage of total consumer filings increased from 2010 (according to the National Bankruptcy Research Center).

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How to Start a Business in 15 Steps

Savings Corner

Starting a business takes research, smarts and self-confidence — and a measure of fearlessness. Here are the essential steps on how to start a business, from choosing the right business idea, creating a solid business plan and structuring your company to opening a business bank account and choosing the right accounting software.

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How to Teach Your Kids About Money and Business – Take A Family Field Trip

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can have a fun, and usually inexpensive time helping them learn by showing them companies, factories and banks in action. Let them pick a product to research, then next time you go, have them tell you all about where it comes from, what company makes it, how much the company makes, and etc.

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What’s in the News- Edition #1

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Researchers Inch Closer to Unlocking Potential of Synthetic Blood - Can you imagine it? How to Save Over $1500 a year and Improve Your Health - Not only do you bank some extra dough but your body thanks you for it. In our current economic state, many people are facing job insecurity. Synthetic blood?

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Holiday Shopping Tips from Personal Finance Commentator Regina Lewis

Nicoles Nickels

Regina Lewis is one of the nation’s leading personal finance commentators known for well-researched, practical and actionable advice. Her segments cover economic and consumer trends. Lewis and Bank of America have put together some holiday shopping tips to help us save money this holiday season! In that vein, Ms.

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Sunday Reads 1/11: Free Kindle Books

For the Mommas

Medical lab janitor Cletus Busters is caught red-handed in a restricted area with the frozen head of Dr. Whitney Valentine, one of the lab’s most prestigious researchers. Busters won’t say much, except that he’s innocent. But given his conspicuous record and past as a voodoo guru, all signs point to life in prison.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Your bank or credit card company might offer free access to your score or credit report, too. Get started: Research the requirements for the loan you want so you know exactly how much you’ll need to save for a down payment.