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Kamel LoveJoy: Jul 29, 2025 5:27:38 AM
Picture this: you’re grabbing snacks after school, and the cashier asks, “Credit or debit?” Both cards look alike, but they pull money from very...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Jul 24, 2025 5:15:00 AM
Across the U S., the cost of gearing up for class just keeps climbing. The National Retail Federation says families will drop about $858 this year on...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Jul 22, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Back in the late ’70s, when Abuela Carmela first arrived in Texas without the residency papers banks demanded, she tucked every hard‑earned dollar...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Jul 17, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Lisa’s Guide to Turning a Tax ID into Real‑Life Possibilities “Lord, please help me understand money.” That’s the prayer 19‑year‑old Lisa whispers...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Jul 15, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Home Equity 101: A Quick, No-Jargon Refresher Home equity is the portion of your home you own rather than owe. Every mortgage payment you make and...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Jul 10, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Picture this: you’re scrolling a sneaker drop, the timer is ticking, and a pink button pops up—“Pay $30 today, then three more over six weeks.”...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Jul 8, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Picture your home as a giant piggy bank. Every mortgage payment you make chips a little more paint off that bank and reveals actual dollars inside....
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Kamel LoveJoy: Jul 3, 2025 5:00:00 AM
When you're in the market for a car, figuring out how to finance it can feel like a big challenge. But understanding the ins and outs of auto loans...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Jul 1, 2025 5:00:00 AM
You work hard for your money, and it’s important to protect it from the growing number of identity theft and financial scams out there. Fraudsters...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Jun 26, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Life is unpredictable. Maybe you took out a personal loan for school, a car, or even a much-needed vacation. But now, whether it’s because your...
