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Kamel LoveJoy: Aug 7, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Lena thought she had finally cracked the code on her monthly budget. She’d set up envelope budgeting in her checking account, stashed $20 each payday...
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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 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 19, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Maya had a question "How to save money?" She is 27, rents a small apartment in Rochester, and clocks in 40‑hour weeks at a retail job. Between...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Jun 17, 2025 5:00:00 AM
What Is Juneteenth? In 1865, Juneteenth marked a significant turning point in American history. On this day, enslaved individuals in Texas were...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Jun 12, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Traveling on a budget might seem like a challenge, especially when you have big dreams of exploring exotic places like Vietnam and Thailand, but it’s...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Jun 3, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Are you feeling like your debt is slowly taking over? It’s tough, but trust me, you’re not alone—and the good news is, there’s a way out. Whether...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Apr 29, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Imagine a friendly couple walking through our doors at First Alliance Credit Union—mom and dad looking slightly stressed about money, and their eager...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Apr 24, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Imagine finally saving enough money for your first apartment — you’re excited to decorate, invite friends over, and enjoy a space all your own. Then,...
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Kamel LoveJoy: Apr 15, 2025 1:14:46 PM
Every year, Grandma Mackey or Mackey (as the neighborhood kids called her) gathers her children, grandchildren, and even a few neighbors for a...
