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Consumers deserve to feel confident that the price they see advertised in stores is the price they’re going to pay. That’s why the state’s Division of Standards (DOS) annually inspects retail stores to make sure their pricing is accurate. While overall inspectors find accurate pricing, …Continue Reading What You See is What You Get: Shopping Price Accuracy
A 2017 report conducted by investing app Acorns found that 68% of the 3,010 respondents said they’d rather tell their partner their weight than the amount of money in their savings account. But when talking about finances, it’s important to have regular talks about money, …Continue Reading What’s your financial compatibility?
Have you heard of peer-to-peer payment apps such as Venmo and Cash App? These money transferring apps sit on the phones of millions of Americans, and the numbers grow by the day. Their convenience is hard to dismiss, since they function as a bank …Continue Reading Avoid peer-to-stranger transfers when using peer-to-peer payment apps
Many Americans are looking to 2019 to be a year of self-improvement, with the most common resolution being a greater dedication to health and fitness. If you plan to purchase a gym membership to kick start your new healthy lifestyle, make sure you have all …Continue Reading New Year, New You? What consumers should know about gym memberships before they sign.
Most consumers have heard of the term “bait and switch,” but may not be aware when it happens to them. A sales representative may try to convince you to buy a different item than the one you came for, which may simply seem like a …Continue Reading Holiday Shopping Series: Bait and Switch
Your credit score has long been determined by a standard measurement known as FICO. Your score is determined using the information in your credit report, such as your payment history and how much debt you owe, and creditors and lenders, along with insurance …Continue Reading UltraFICO: The Ultimate in Credit Scores?
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