By William LoCasto When was the last time you checked you credit report? If you’re like many people, it’s probably not frequently enough. The good news is you can do it at least three times a year at no cost, because the three major credit reporting agencies are required to provide one free credit report […]
By Celeste Lohrenz As we reach the end of what has been nothing short of a challenging year – and hope 2021 will bring good news – it’s time for the age-old tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. Most people, though, don’t follow through on them. But, the key to making them stick is to […]
By Patty Gallagher Any time you go online, you’re likely to have to enter a password to access your banking information, shopping account, or other digital services. It’s your tool for keeping your accounts and information secure from hackers and thieves, and it’s why you should take your passwords seriously. Criminals will use many means […]
The holiday shopping season is upon us. Starting with Black Friday and running through Christmas, the next month will be the busiest shopping period of the year – as it always is. Each year, online shopping has increased, due to convenience, availability, free shipping from many retailers. This year, the trend will be even more […]
These are challenging times for everyone. Most people have had to adjust to new work environments, and our personal and social activities have been largely non-existent for many months. Unfortunately, many people have also found themselves laid off or furloughed as businesses have been forced to cut back staffing or close entirely. If you’re in […]
With the world having gone completely digital there’s very little we can’t do online and through our smartphones or tablets. Without question, it adds a new level of convenience to our lives. Our kids, too, are living much of their lives online as they interact with friends, do schoolwork, play games, stream content, and more […]
By Lynn Viesti Berube Most of us have gotten into the good habit or recycling our plastic, glass, cardboard, and other materials on a regular basis, largely because it’s fairly easy to do and the items are collected on a regular basis by cities and towns. But what about all the old electronics that are […]
