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Spring Cleaning Your Budget 101
Posted on April 6, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal
Maybe you’ve started a budget but have found it complicated, time-consuming and not worth it. In the spirit of springtime, consider cleaning up your budget and starting fresh. A new season means a new and improved budget!
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Money Responsibility 101: Family Edition
Posted on March 30, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Financial responsibility starts in the home. If it’s not something you were taught as a child, it can be difficult to model it in the home as an adult. The good news is, it’s not too late to start! Here’s what you need to know to kick your household into gear.
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Spring Break Saving Hacks
Posted on March 16, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal
Put those dreary winter days out of your mind while you begin planning for a wonderful spring vacation! Vacations don’t have to be for the extremely wealthy. You can have a great getaway this spring by busting out these savings hacks like a travel expert.
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IRA FAQs: Find Your Answers
Posted on March 9, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Retirement, Savings
Retirement may seem far away or coming soon to you. Either way, you likely have some questions as many people do. Today, we will tackle some of the most common questions.
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The Simple 7: Energy Savings Tips for Winter’s End
Posted on March 2, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal
Don’t let the rest of winter freeze your bank account! Lower temperatures often mean higher bills, but with some simple moves you can keep a cool head about your finances.
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Graduation Is Coming - Have You Been Saving?
Posted on January 27, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
It’s never too early to save for college. Some parents start college funds even before their kids are born. If you have yet to jump on the savings train, it’s not too late to get serious about saving while in high school. The average cost of in-state tuition is around $10,000. Every dollar that you can save now will make a difference in the long run.
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Top 5 Ways to Save Money Fast
Posted on January 27, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
While it’s not a good idea to go after any “get rich quick” schemes, there are some ways that you can quickly get more money than you have had on a typical month. The secret is to be cautious with your spending. This is obviously easier said than done, but it’s a way to “make” money without having to spend money. Follow your favorite one or challenge yourself to all five!
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10 Saving Resolutions to Make This Year
Posted on January 27, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Start the year out strong so you can finish the end of next year with a bang! These are some of our favorite savings resolutions that are great for novice savers or experts!
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How Do I Pay Off My Debt?
Posted on December 16, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
Extreme amounts of debt can weigh heavy on your shoulders. It has been found that extreme amounts of debt are linked to higher rates of suicide and depression. This is why it’s so important to have an understanding of good debt vs. bad debt and how you can go about paying back your debt efficiently.
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8 Simple, Smarter Ways to Save
Posted on December 16, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Do you feel like you’re always trying to save but never reach your savings goals? Sometimes, we can make it too complicated or have too rigid a plan that causes us to give up on it altogether. You can make 2020 the year of savings by following these bare-bones tips.