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Do you know why I stopped you? That is what the police officer said to me the other day? Lights blarring and my passengers looking at me.

No, I don't know why you stopped me sir.

The officer says, 'Your license plate light is out.

What??

Yes, your license plate light is out.

My question was, how was I to know that? Is there a sensor on the dashboard that lets me know?

So I ask, can I get out and look? No, my headlights are shinning on your car, so you wont be able to tell.

OK.

So for $7.00 and about 10 minutes, my husband fixed it the next day.

Why am I telling you this? So it won't happen to you. It is something about those police lights that made my blood pressure go up.

Take some time to check your license plate lights to make sure they are not blown out. It will save you some heartache and will prevent you from getting a ticket.

It might just save you some money.

This is your Financial Tip for this week.

My reminder is, 'Did you save your desired goal last week? If not, get back on track so you can make your financial savings goal this month.

You owe it to yourself to be financially empowered.

HAPPY BLACK

HISTORY MONTH!

Gina Wilson Steward

CEO/Publisher