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Jun 15, 2021 | Retirement & Investing Money Management

8 Types of Financial Fraud (and How to Avoid Them!)

Here are eight types of financial fraud and some tips to make sure that you don’t become a victim and get taken in by them.

Jun 11, 2021 | Retirement & Investing Money Management

Have You Been a Victim of Affinity Fraud?

In this post, we'll explain what an affinity fraud scheme is, how to recognize it and what you can do to avoid being taken in by it.

Jun 9, 2021 | Retirement & Investing Money Management

Watch Out for These MLM Scams & Pyramid Scheme Companies

Here’s what you need to know about MLMs and pyramid schemes and how they work.

Jun 7, 2021 | On the + Side

On The + Side: Sushi, Yoga and Summer Goals

Welcome back to On The + Side, your monthly source of stories and tips to brighten up your life. School is out, so it’s time to bring on the summer fun.

Jun 2, 2021 | Retirement & Investing Money Management

8 Red Flags to Spot Investment Fraud & Scams

With help from some experts, we’ve compiled this list of 8 red flags to help you evaluate investments & decide whether they’re opportunities or fraudulent.

May 28, 2021 | High School

How to Begin Teaching Kids & Teenagers About Money, Investing & Stocks

Investing is something a lot of us don’t think about until we’re adults. Here are some tips to help you teach your teenager or kid about investing & stocks.

May 24, 2021 | The Sum Up High School

The Sum Up: How to Open a Brokerage Account for Your Kids

A recent article in US News talked about the importance of teaching kids how to manage money & invest it while they’re still young.

May 19, 2021 | High School

8 Personal Finance & Money Management Habits for Kids & Teenagers

We asked some financial experts which money management habits they thought kids and teens should learn. Here are eight that we recommend.

The Sum Up Kids Early Financial Education

May 15, 2021 | The Sum Up High School

The Sum Up: Giving kids an early financial education pays off in the futur...

A recent story on CNBC took reviewed scientific studies and talked to people who learned about finances at an early age to see how it has impacted their lives.

May 13, 2021 | Retirement & Investing Money Management Making it Count

Season 2 Finale: Ponzi, Pyramids & MLMs… Oh My!

Learn all about Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes and multi-level marketing strategies in Making it Count’s season two finale!

May 9, 2021 | High School

11 Recommended Kids’ Money, Chore & Allowance Apps

Using a kids’ money app, a kids’ allowance app, or even a chore app can make it fun and interactive for kids to learn personal finance basics.

May 5, 2021 | High School

Money Lessons 101: Financial Education / Literacy for Kids & Teens

There are lots of important lessons for kids that you can impart as a parent. Here’s what you need to know to build financial independence in your kids.

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