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Secure Transactions: Choose the Right Way to Pay

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Secure Transactions: Choose the Right Way to Pay 

There are plenty of options to manage your money that are convenient, some more secure than others. When transacting, which option do you choose?For instance, should you use a credit card when shopping online, or is a debit card OK? Should you use a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment app to pay rent or purchasing something? Is it safe to use your debit card with a PIN at the gas station?

If you don’t know the answers, here are some tips to help you stay safe.

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The One Budgeting Mistake Almost Everyone Makes

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By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®

If you’re trying to manage your budget properly and keep your finances under control, you already know that going overboard with your spending can be a huge financial mistake.But even if you understand the fundamental rule of budgeting – never spend more than you earn – chances are you may be violating another crucial principal of budgeting.
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