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  • Halloween Safety Tips: Trick-or-Treating and Online Safety

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    Kids stay safest when they trick-or-treat with a trusted adult or group, use crosswalks, and carry a light or wear reflective gear. Adults can avoid Halloween scams by pausing before clicking links and never sharing passwords, PINs, or card numbers.

  • What to Know About Medical Debt on Your Credit Report

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    The CFPB's 2025 rule banning medical debt from credit reports was struck down in court, so no federal law removes it. Credit bureaus still voluntarily exclude paid medical debt, balances under $500, and debt less than 12 months old.

  • How to Protect and Rebuild Credit After Divorce

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    What happens to joint accounts in a divorce? Both spouses remain responsible until the account is closed, paid off, or refinanced. Learn how to protect your credit.

  • Boomerang Kids: How to Help Them

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    What are "boomerang kids"? Adult children who return to live with their parents after a period of independence.

  • Dealing with Inflation

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    What is inflation? | How does inflation affect your money? | Inflation explained: Inflation is when prices rise over time, making your money buy less.

  • What should I do if I’m sued for debt?

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    Steps to take when facing a debt lawsuit. Why you should take a debt lawsuit seriously, even if you don’t recognize the debt or can’t afford to pay it immediately.

  • Personal and Professional Etiquette

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    Learn and grow in — etiquette, which is just a heartfelt way of saying good manners

  • Navigating Difficult Conversations

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    Applying manners in difficult conversations involves more than choosing polite words.

  • The Role of Etiquette in the Workplace

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    Mastering office etiquette is key to thriving at work — today’s workplaces favor collaboration and casualness over rigid hierarchy.

  • What Etiquette Says About You

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    Etiquette shapes how others perceive us — how we conduct ourselves speaks volumes about our character and intentions.