What to do when you can’t find a job after college
The weeks since graduation are turning into months, and you haven’t landed your first "real" job after college. Now what? Here are some tips.
Think twice about that secret shopper offer
If you were given the opportunity to get paid to shop, would you take it? Legitimate secret shopping gigs exist, but there are plenty of other “opportunities” that are nothing more than a scam. And unfortunately, many consumers fall victim…
5 totally free things you can do to support your local economy
Looking for ways to make your community a healthier and happier place? Here are five free things you can do to support your local economy.
How to help your kids become money-savvy grownups
Want to raise financially responsible kids? These tips can help you teach your kids how to make smart money choices now and in the future.
What you should know about free credit freezes
You’ll soon have another way to protect your credit. A new federal law, which takes effect Sept. 21, will allow you to get free credit freezes for yourself and your children, and year-long fraud alerts, according to the Federal Trade…
7 tips to help you rebuild your credit after divorce
A financial expert shares how divorce temporarily destroyed her credit—and how you can rebuild your credit after divorce. You've got this.
5 ways you can lower the cost of your tuition
Before taking out a student loan to fund your college tuition, try to lower the total cost of your education with these tips.
How to get your family ready for school
Updated on July 30, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. CT Back-to-school sales are in full force. And area sales tax holidays are happening this week, eliminating sales tax on certain clothing and other items as families prepare to send kids back…
Dupaco explores ways to help first-time homebuyers save
With their wedding on the horizon, college sweethearts Rebecca Wolter and Tom Ameche hoped to find a house to call their own before the big day.
How to avoid paying private mortgage insurance
If buying a house feels just out of reach, you might be closer than you think. Learn how to avoid paying private mortgage insurance.
Beat the heat with these energy rebates
Updated Sept. 24, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. CST Saving energy isn’t just good for the earth—it’s good for your wallet. Looking for ways to make your home greener this summer? You might be eligible for rebates on products and services…
You’ll want to avoid being paid this way
As I visit workplaces in Dupaco communities, I’ve noticed a troubling trend. More employees, especially in the food industry, are receiving their wages via payroll cards. This payment system can be a costly proposition for employees. And oftentimes, workers don’t…
