Show Me Your Good Side: Using Social Media to Find A Job

Radio America’s Eric Goodnow reports on how your prospective employer views your online behavior and he offers tips on what will impress them and what will not.

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Preventing and Handling Identity Theft and Fraud

Smartphones and social media are indispensable for many young adults, but are your online activities making you a prime target for identity theft? Radio America’s Eric Goodnow offers advice to help you avoid becoming the next victim.

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Learning About Your Lease

When looking for your first apartment, size, condition and location are critical factors. But don’t fall in love with the place until you read and understand the lease. Radio America’s Greg Corombos explains the key points of a lease, what is reasonable to expect and what should make you look someplace else.

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The Secrets to Successful Savings

When you start earning a paycheck, many options seem more attractive than saving that money to build for your future. Radio America’s Julia Arciga explains why saving is crucial and the smartest ways to go about it.

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How to Get Out and Stay Out of Debt

Whether finding it hard to pay off student loans or just spending too much money, many young people face significant debt. Radio America’s Caroline Peterson explains how to avoid debt and how to pay it off as painlessly as possible.

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Identity Theft: Don’t Lose Your Identity Before You Find It

The world is closer than ever thanks to the internet and other revolutionary technology, but hackers and identity thieves abound. Jack Howard reports on how to protect yourself and how to respond if you become a victim.

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Health Care Reform and Your Wallet

Starting this year, every American needs to have health insurance.  Ben Nuelle discovers the financial implications of the Affordable Care Act that every young adult needs to consider both now and in the years ahead.

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From Interest Rates to Termite Inspections:  What Do You Need to Know About Buying A Home?

Most of us know about mortgages and interest rates, but Jack Howard investigates what what else you should be ready for before making the biggest financial decision of your life.

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