Are you one of the millions of Americans ready to hit the road or board a plane for a quick getaway or a weeklong vacation? So are identity thieves. They’ve formed more creative ways to steal personal information in record numbers from people working, learning, and shopping from home throughout the pandemic. Whether selling data …
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It’s beginning to look a lot like the perfect time for identity thieves to steal your personal information. If you’re searching for gifts online this holiday season or any season for that matter, here are seven tips you can use to reduce your risk of identity theft while surfing and shopping. 1. Use a digital …
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Tax day in April is the deadline Americans are most familiar with, but the end of the year on December 31 is an important tax deadline, too. After all, what happened within the tax year determines most of your tax bill and how you do your taxes. To better understand what steps AAA members should …
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Let’s set the scene. You’ve just received your auto insurance bill, and yikes! It’s a lot more expensive than you were expecting. Why is that? Well, across the board we’re seeing an increase in auto insurance rates due to several different factors: High Inflation Rates The U.S. inflation rate is at an all-time high. In …
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A credit score is a critical three-digit number in a person’s life that, in a lot of cases, can either make or break you. It helps lenders decide the terms, interest rates and credit-card line amounts and loans you qualify for. And it’s no secret that the higher your credit score, the better off you …
Imagine you have just landed that first breakthrough job, gotten married or bought a home. While you move through these types of life-changing milestones, your needs and desires likely will change. But no matter what stage of life you find yourself in, one thing that remains constant is the need to help protect the people …
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Whether you’re buying crayons for your kindergartener, or are sending your student to college, it can pay to shop smart this season and save on back-to-school essentials. Try our tips for smart spending as you prepare for the coming school year. Don’t go overboard. Buying extra frills items like a pencil box that matches the …
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In the coming months, many Ohioans may notice an increase in the amount they pay for home insurance. That’s because it now costs more to replace homes after disasters, due to rising lumber and labor costs. While home insurance is well worth the price of knowing you are protected if and when you need it …
Moving can be a hectic, stressful time in anyone’s life. Whether it’s your first time or your tenth time, moving out is no easy feat. There are months’, sometimes even years’ worth of planning that goes into this significant event, and sometimes we can forget things. That’s why AAA has developed a Moving Out Checklist …
During the season of holiday parties, gifts, festivities, and travel, your budget can quickly fall by the wayside. While it’s okay to treat yourself, family, and friends during special occasions, it’s also essential to get your finances back on track. AAA has some tips on how to budget that will have your bank account saying …