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Featured Story | October 5, 2026

Winter (Shopping) is Coming…

Halloween decorations are appearing in stores. Football season is getting underway. And in some parts of the country, the summer heat is still at its peak. Thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping might seem ridiculously early. However, from a financial standpoint, this may be one of the best times to...
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