April 22, 2022

Countering Counterfeit Currency

MONEYREAD TIME: 3 MIN Believe it or not, the agency responsible for protecting U.S. currency is the United States Secret Service. The agency was founded on […]
April 22, 2022

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

MONEYREAD TIME: 3 MIN If you’re like 62% of Americans, you started your day with a cup of coffee. Few, if any, took a moment during […]
April 22, 2022

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

MONEYREAD TIME: 3 MIN The famous saying from Poor Richard’s Almanack is frequently misquoted. It was published by founder Benjamin Franklin in 1737: “A penny saved is two […]
April 22, 2022

Password Protection Strategies

MONEYREAD TIME: 4 MIN We all know that the more complicated a password is, the better. They should include a mixture of numbers, punctuation marks and […]
April 22, 2022

What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

MONEYREAD TIME: 3 MIN Mobile applications have become ubiquitous. While many of these apps are games and social media platforms, an increasing number have been developed […]
April 22, 2022

Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

MONEYREAD TIME: 3 MIN Every year, about 150 million households file their federal tax returns. For many, the process involves digging through shoe boxes or manila folders […]
April 22, 2022

Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

MONEYREAD TIME: 4 MIN Have you ever had one of those months? The water heater stops heating, the dishwasher stops washing, and your family ends up […]
April 22, 2022

Buying vs. Leasing a Car

MONEYREAD TIME: 3 MIN Some people approach buying a car like they approach marriage, “‘til death do us part.” Others prefer to keep their options open, […]
April 22, 2022

Pay Yourself First

MONEYREAD TIME: 3 MIN Each month, you settle down to pay bills. You pay your mortgage lender. You pay the electric company. You pay the trash […]