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For a score with a range between 300-850, a credit score of 700 or above is generally considered good. A score of 800 or above on the same range is considered to be excellent. Most credit scores fall between 600 and 750. #CreditChat
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Haven’t yet provided info to #IRS to get your $500 Economic Impact Payment per child? There’s still time. We’re reopening the time period for federal beneficiaries to use the tool on IRS.gov from Aug. 15 through Sept. 30. #COVIDreliefIRS irs.gov/nonfilereip
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How do you get #credit for the first time? Join our #CreditChat on July 29 at 3 pm ET for tips to start responsibly building up credit. bit.ly/2WXePHM
🎁 Don't forget to #RSVP for our special #giveaway! You won't want to miss out!
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Worried about losing that $600 weekly unemployment check? Depending on where you live, you might be able to get an extension on your benefits. bit.ly/2Ebkdkj
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#IRS is conducting a sweeping outreach campaign to reach everyone who may be eligible for an Economic Impact Payment but don’t normally file a tax return. Please consider helping us spread the word: go.usa.gov/xfTuS #EIPbyOct15
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GREAT advice from our friends at @MDHumanServices.
You can call 311 to find local cooling centers around you. Make sure you know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
A #CodeRed alert 🔥 is in effect as the heat index is expected to hit triple digits. Call 311 to find a local cooling center or to report concerns about a neighbor. Call 911 for heat-related emergencies. Apply for energy assistance: 💻 bit.ly/32zXwAe ☎️: 1-800-332-6347.
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If you have a balance due, #IRS urges you to file by July 15 even you cannot pay in full. Pay what you can before the deadline to avoid additional fees and check your options at irs.gov/payments
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Interest rates on federal #studentloans are down for 2020-2021. As tempting as it may be to borrow more, just borrow what you need.
usatoday.com/story/money/202…
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Many states haven’t fully reopened yet, but housing courts have. Here’s what to do if your landlord is trying to evict you. #JustEconomy buzzfeednews.com/article/ven…
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Your credit score is a three-digit number that can have a big impact on your finances and your future. It tells creditors how likely you are to pay back the money you want to borrow. Figure out if your credit is in good shape 👉 bit.ly/2RBFJSU
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Don't miss out on our #FathersDay #CreditChat later today at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT. Visit our blog for the questions we'll be discussing: bit.ly/37BkUxS
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While likely under-reported, estimates of elder financial abuse and fraud costs range from $2.9 billion to $36.5 billion annually. But together, we can stop this vicious cycle. Learn how to protect you and your loved ones with the quick tips below. #PROTECTWeek
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Here’s a rundown of payment-relief programs ordered by states and provided by individual insurance companies — and what to do if neither is available to you. bit.ly/3e1VEDm
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How many hours do I have to work to pay for this item?
Gives a different perspective when you approach purchasing your “wants” this way, right?
#SavingsTips #SavingMoney #PersonalFinance
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Wednesday! We'll have free school supplies for any students who need them at all our food distribution sites, news.hcpss.org/news-posts/20… TY to HCPSS staff & @BrightMindsMD members who volunteered to (safely!) pack the supplies last week!
ALT HCPSS staff packing school supplies
ALT HCPSS staff packing school supplies
ALT HCPSS staff packing school supplies
ALT HCPSS staff packing school supplies
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If your insurer doesn’t offer a discount proactively, you should call and demand one, or shop around for a cheaper rate with a different company. Or both. bit.ly/2LSOZPv
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DHS is providing $49 Million in Pandemic-EBT benefits for Maryland families whose children have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to COVID-19. Check out this FAQ sheet and visit bit.ly/2WOvUo1 for more information ⬇️
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Receiving SSI & have children under 17? Go to the IRS site NOW and enter information to receive $500 per eligible child ASAP. #COVIDreliefIRS
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Q4: How do I know if a text or e-mail about #coronavirus is a phishing scam?🧐#COVID19ScamChat