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Short, timely articles based on a real-world weekly theme.

Avoiding Common Financial Pitfalls

Each stage of life brings new financial responsibilities and challenges. Let's take a look at some common financial pitfalls people experience in each decade.
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Planning for Prosperity at Any Age

An outline of some of the most common financial mistakes made by adults in each decade - from your 20's through retirement.

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Common Financial Mistakes People Make in their 20s

Student loans, credit cards, credit scores, plus more - what to be mindful of in your 20s.

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Thriving in Your 30s: Navigating Key Challenges

From not setting clear financial goals to taking on too much debt, money mistakes of people in their 30s.

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Sidestepping Common Pitfalls in Your 40s

Underfunded retirement, unplanned spending, plus more can all affect people in their 40s.

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Financial Missteps to Avoid in Your 50s and 60s

From starting Social Security too early to slowing down on savings, common financial mistakes can reduce retirement earnings.

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Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement

Are you Making These Common Retirement Financial Mistakes?

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How to Protect Your Identity

A secure financial identity is an asset worth its weight in gold. Learn simple strategies for protecting it with This Week.

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Identity Theft in the Digital Age

In today's world, data is the key to almost everything - including your identity.

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How to Secure Your Phone

As most mobile phones become "smart" phones, the consequences of an insecure device can be much greater than a long...

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Backing Up Your Personal Information

How automated back up strategies can help to protect your data.

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Protecting Your Accounts from Hackers

Actively managing your online accounts, using strong passwords, and adjusting your online behaviors can significantly...

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How to Protect Your Social Security Number

In the wrong hands, the misuse of these nine digits may cause damage that could take years to repair.

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Social Media and Identity Theft

What you reveal online can compromise your personal and financial security.

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Understanding Medical Identity Theft

Medical identity theft is a little-known form of identity theft with consequences affecting more than just your wallet.

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