Posts in Category: Shopping

10 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping 

Posted by Jeremy Wascak August 28, 2020 Categories: Budgeting Saving Shopping
According to the National Retail Federation, the average American household spends $685 on back-to-school shopping for children in elementary through high school and $943 for young people going to college. Here are 10 ways to save this fall and
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How Does the Fed Affect You? 

Posted by Jeremy Wascak September 30, 2019 Categories: Credit Cards Loans Mortgages Shopping
You might have seen some things in the news recently about the Fed cutting rates, but many Americans don’t know exactly what the Fed is or how it affects their lives. Turns out, it actually has a pretty big impact on all of us. The Federal
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Cheap Flight Day – Fact or Gimmick? 

Can you really save on airline tickets on August 23?
Posted by Jeremy Wascak August 21, 2019 Categories: Budgeting Fall Saving Shopping Summer Vacations
This Friday, August 23, is known as “Cheap Flight Day” across the internet. As the name implies, many websites are claiming that August 23 is the best day to save money by booking a cheaper-than-normal flight. So just how much truth is there to this
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SCAM ALERT - Mystery Shoppers 

“Mystery Shopper” Scams are increasing in frequency – Do you know how to spot a scam?
Posted by Jeremy Wascak July 18, 2019 Categories: Avoiding Scams Security Shopping
Towpath Credit Union has noticed an increase of Mystery Shopper Scams in recent weeks. While it may seem like an easy opportunity to make a profit, it’s probably a scheme to steal from you. Here's how it works: The scammers will send you a
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What To Grab And What To Skip In June 

Posted by Jeremy Wascak May 29, 2018 Categories: Shopping Summer
June is the month of sun-kissed beaches, dripping ice cream cones, backyard BBQs … and spectacular sales. There’s lots to celebrate this month, but June sales aren’t just for “dads and grads.” If you know what to look for, you can find great
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