Spotlight September 2023

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This month we highlight podcasts about a new income-based student loan repayment plan and is your money stored in a bank from NPR.

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Articles

The Power of Password Managers
This article from SANS has tips for choosing a password manager and more.

Did Someone Insist You Pay Them with Cryptocurrency?
This article from the FTC provides tips for avoiding cryptocurrency-related scams.

Debunking Myths about Phasing Out the Incandescent Lightbulb
Check out the most common myths about the incandescent lightbulb phase out.

BBB Tip: Back to School Internet Safety Tips
These tips can help you and your family stay safe online.

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Tune Up Your Savings!

Watch this video and start working on your personal and powerful lifetime savings plan.

How's Your Financial Fitness?

You can have a good credit score but still be financially unfit. Get into training now, starting with this video.

Try Phone-Free February to Cut Screen Time and Improve Your Well-Being

Reducing your phone use by just an hour a day can have significant health benefits, experts say.

Do Credit Card Balance Transfers Save Money?

Balance transfers are tricky! They can be a powerful tool to save money on interest payments, sure. But if mismanaged or neglected, they can be very costly and hurt your credit.

AI Agents Are Revolutionizing Every Office Job

AI agents go far beyond simply answering questions; they can independently perform tasks, gather information, and respond to real-world scenarios.

Late on Your Car Payment?

If you are, or are close to being late, you need to do something right away. Start with this video and then dig into the action items.

Think Before Doing a Credit Card Balance Transfer!

If you're considering a credit card balance transfer to tackle high-interest debt, stop and think first. While this financial tool can help, it's not a magic bullet.

Should You Get a Cash Back Credit Card?

Credit cards with cash back rewards sound enticing and a good opportunity to make some money back. But are they? Not necessarily... Check out this video.

Money Offer Through WhatsApp?

any people are added to WhatsApp groups unsolicitedly, and are supposedly offered money for answering a simple question or 2... Sounds easy and good.

Is AI Impacting Our Finances?

AI is everywhere, also in the financial world. Is that impacting your financial decisions and your pocketbook? Probably...

Infants and Screens: What the Experts Say

Jennifer's podcast shows you the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the damage screen time can do to a kid under two.

Are You Hooked on Social Media?

Checking "likes" all day? Yearning for more followers? Chances are, you're addicted to social media... Start getting a grip with this video!

Sports Betting: What You Need to Know!

Like with any betting, it's usually the house that wins. Here's what you need to know...

How to Help When a Disaster Strikes

When a disaster occurs many of us want to help but aren't sure how. Here are some tips to help.

Avoiding Disaster Related Scams

Natural disasters caused by wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, and floods bring out the scammers.

Beware of Flood Damaged Vehicles When Purchasing Used

Consumers need to be aware that flood damaged vehicles can appear on used car lots far away from where the flooding occurred.

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