The following is a sponsored post from Freedom Federal Credit Union Managing money responsibly doesn’t just happen. Even with the best of intentions, many people make mistakes in how they handle money – and they don’t even realize it. But there’s good news! Harmful behaviors can be unlearned. Let’s look at three common money mistakes and how to fix them. […]
BEL AIR, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union, in partnership with Harford Community College, has announced the launch of a new contest open to anyone connected to Harford Community College as a student, alumnus, employee, or parent. The #MyFightingOwlsFreedom contest invites participants to post a photo with a caption explaining how the college has helped them find freedom in their lives along […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With 50% of Americans saying they are “very satisfied” with the way their personal life is going, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Happiest States in America. Maryland came in at No. 3 on the list. Utah was ranked at No. 1 while Hawaii placed at No. 2. West Virginia was at the bottom […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown’s Securities Division announced that it has joined a $22.5 million multistate settlement with Nexo Capital, Inc. In September 2022, Maryland filed an action against Nexo in connection with its Earn Interest Product (EIP) accounts. The Securities Division had alleged that the EIP accounts enabled customers to deposit crypto assets with Nexo. In exchange, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown’s Securities Division announced that it has filed an action against various companies, known collectively as “Abra,” and against William John “Bill” Barhydt, the founder and CEO of Abra, ordering them to cease and desist violating Maryland law in connection with the offer and sale of investments in two interest-bearing crypto depository accounts: Abra […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With only 27% of workers reporting that they are “very confident” they will have enough money for retirement, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst Places to Retire. Baltimore came in near the bottom of the list at No. 173 out of 182 cities ranked. Tampa, FL came in at No. 1 followed […]
The following is a sponsored post from Freedom Federal Credit Union In today’s fast-paced world, we face many financial challenges as we juggle multiple responsibilities. The constant pressure to earn enough for day-to-day expenses, while remembering to put away money for your financial goals never lets up. To make it even more difficult, life only gets more expensive as time […]
ORLANDO, FL—AAA’s Your Driving Costs (YDC) has been a reliable data source for the expenses associated with owning and operating a brand-new vehicle for more than seven decades. Based on the latest figures, the average cost of owning and operating a new vehicle in 2023 has increased significantly, with an annual expense of $12,182 or a monthly cost of $1,015. […]