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Youville

April 7, 2025

Youville is a free, downloadable, standards-based, in-class educational program. It’s designed to help kids ages 8-12 develop and apply analytical skills through a series of fun and challenging activities.

Identity Theft and Online Security

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Kids and Video Games

January 16, 2025

Chances are the kids in your life play, or want to play, video games, including games in immersive spaces like virtual or augmented reality. Game ratings and reviews, parental controls, and other tools are available to help you learn more and talk about video games with the kids in your life.

Credit, Loans, and Debt

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Comparing Credit, Charge, Secured Credit, Debit, or Prepaid Cards

January 2, 2025

Different types of payment cards work in different ways. When you’re deciding which kind of card is right for you, consider how each card works, what fees you might have to pay, and what legal protections each type of card offers.

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How to avoid travel website scams

BCP Staff

June 20, 2025

Hoping to take a trip in the warmer weather? Before you start planning, know that some scammers set up websites advertising free or cheap travel deals. Learn to spot these scammy sites and other schemes designed to steal your money and personal information.

Shopping and Donating

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Is it health insurance or a medical discount plan?

BCP Staff

June 18, 2025

Looking for health insurance? Make sure that’s what you’re really getting.

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Using your GI Bill for college this fall? Get real help and avoid scams

BCP Staff

June 16, 2025

Are you hanging up the dog tags to start college this fall? Not all schools tell the whole truth about how your GI Bill benefits will cover your tuition and fees. Learn where to get real answers and make sure your GI Bill benefits don’t get wasted by mistake.