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Teens and Credit Cards
Credit card companies target teens because they rely on young cardholders to make impulse purchases without worrying about long-term consequences. However, letting teens have credit cards is not always a bad idea. ... more
Short- vs. Long-term investment options
Most families live on the margins of what is left after all their bills are paid. That is why it is so important to carefully choose a savings plan and take advantage of the best options available.... more
4 Tax Topics to Consider for 2010
It’s tax time again. Too many people will neglect to take advantage of the tax laws they could use to their benefit. Focusing on one or more of these four areas could make your next tax refund much more rewarding.... more
Is a Roth the right IRA for you?
Tax free and no distribution rules, many people opt to invest in Roth IRAs. Is a Roth right for you?... more
Online Banking: Are You Ready?
Online banking is quickly becoming a convenient and popular way to bank. Customers pay bills, check account balances and manage both business and personal finances online, allowing them the opportunity to bypass the more cumbersome and time-consuming aspects of traditional banking. ... more
You Might Have Money You Don't Know About
Check the PA Treasury Department's listings to see if you might have unclaimed property.... more
Teaching Financial ABCs
Commerce Bank employees in Harrisburg will visit schools on April 29, "National Teach Children to Save Day," to teach children the ABCs of money and saving. ... more
Bizness... As Usual
JA BizTown, a program for fifth and sixth grade students held by Junior Achievement at their facility in York, is now in its sixth year and is one of only 26 in the country. ... more
Where Did the Money Go?
For many parents across Central Pennsylvania, buyers' remorse sets in once the January credit card bills start to pile up, showing that the joy of the holiday... more
The value of a buck
In all of history, no children have had more money of their own, have had more pressure to spend it, and have needed more guidance on how to do it than the kids of America in the early years of the 21st century.... more
Allowance Card for Kids
In response to a growing epidemic of financial illiteracy among the nation’s youth, Allow Card of America, Inc. created the Allow Card, a prepaid MasterCard specifically for teens. ... more
 

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