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Saving, Spending Tips Help Young Adults Manage Money Article
With many costs rising, teens and young adults find it more difficult to cover the cost of dinner and a movie. Check out this video for tips on money management....

America Saves Week - Join Now and Save Article
Many Americans are one unplanned expense away from wishing they had a savings account. A savings account should hold three to six months of income to help feel secure when an unexpected financial cost arises.

Making the Most of Your Tax Return Article
Palms get itchy this time of year with folks anticipating their tax refund. All too quickly the refund is here and gone again, spent as quickly as it came. It is important to remember that a tax refund is not "free money," rather it is the return of earned income.

January is National Radon Action Month Article
“One in four homes in Kansas will test at or above the EPA’s radon action level,” said Bruce Snead, director of the Kansas Radon Program at Kansas State University. He referred to the Environmental Protection Agency’s radon action level of 4.0 picocuries of radon per liter of indoor air.

Tips for a Strong Financial New Year Article

The holidays give you the chance to spend time with loved ones and friends, catch up on your favorite TV shows and make resolutions for the New Year. While it can be overwhelming thinking about what you’ll do differently next year, focusing on your financial future is a great place to start. For a strong financial new year try these six

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Keep Hackers from Ruining your Holidays Article
Kansans will soon take to the Internet for a variety of cheerful holiday reasons. The increase in cyber traffic means, however, that home computer networks and smart devices will be more vulnerable to malicious scamming and hacking by persons’ intent on dampening your holiday spirit.