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Protect Your Data in a Digital World: Simple Steps for a Safer 2026

By: American Heritage 01.29.26 2 minute read

Every day, we rely on digital tools—like online shopping, mobile banking apps, social media, and email—to make life easier. But all of this convenience comes with significant risk. Cybercriminals constantly look for weak spots, and even one reused password or an accidental click on a suspicious link can open the door to identity theft or financial loss.

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7 Simple Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress and Save Money

By: American Heritage 12.11.25 3 minute read

The holidays are a time for joy, connection, and celebration, but can also bring added financial pressure and emotional stress. With high expectations for gift-giving, hosting, and traveling, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. The good news? A little planning and a thoughtful approach can go a long way toward creating a more meaningful and financially manageable holiday.

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Your Open Enrollment Guide: Choose Benefits That Fit Your Life

By: American Heritage 11.20.25 3 minute read

November may bring cooler weather, shorter days, and plenty of pumpkin spice, but it also brings something important for your finances: open enrollment season. While it’s not celebrated with cozy sweaters or holiday treats, this once-a-year window gives you the chance to make big decisions about your health and financial well-being for the year ahead.

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What a Baby Costs in Their First Year in 2025

By: American Heritage 10.30.25 7 minute read

Whether you find out you’re expecting or you get a call from your adoption agency, your first response to welcoming a child is probably an instant rush of emotions. That is likely to be followed by a dawning realization of how much needs to be done—and spent—before the baby comes home. According to analysis by LendingTree, an online lending marketplace, it currently can cost nearly $300,000 to raise a child from infant to age 18.

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