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Talking With Kids About Money This Holiday Season
It has been a stressful year and some of us feel like we have been through the wringer. We adults have the advantage (or maybe not) in regard to this past year. We know why we can’t go to the grocery store without a mask. We understand why we can’t visit the grandparents’ home anymore. […]
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Overdraft Protection: The Real Pros and Cons
Overdraft protection can be a good idea if used correctly. Here are some pros and cons to using this service.
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10 Ways to Curb Scary Halloween Spending
Don’t spook your budget – curb Halloween spending with these tips. Don’t spend a fortune. From food to costumes to decorations, we have you covered.
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Money Lessons from Mom and Dad
Saving money for a rainy day? Clipping coupons? Chances are those are money lessons you learned from your parents. Do you have a budget? Most likely, you watched your mom and dad follow a budget while you were growing up. Donate money and other items to charity? You probably didn’t come up with those traits […]
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Why October is an Important Month for College Financial Aid
Most full-time students rely on some form of college financial aid to pay for their education. According to the College Board, about two-thirds cover at least part of the cost for college with grants and scholarships. Among those financial aid dollars, about 57 percent are in the form of grants and 34 percent were federal […]
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6 Tips to Address Financial Stress
Americans are increasingly stressed, and a primary cause of that stress is likely no surprise to many of us. A 2018 survey by Northwestern Mutual found that financial stress was the primary source of stress for 44% of those surveyed. And with all of the turmoil of 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s likely that those […]
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Myths About Wealth That Keep Us From Managing Money Better
Hammers, shoes and sandwiches all serve a purpose and to see good results you have to use each item appropriately. You can use a shoe to hammer nails but the results may be mixed. You can eat your shoe but it won’t taste good or be as nourishing as a sandwich. Not one of these […]
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5 Ways to Trim Your Water Bill
Summer is prime time for hefty water bills. Are you experiencing sticker shock from your family’s water usage and looking for ways to trim your water bill? As we go about their lives, the average American uses about 80 to 100 gallons of water per day. The average home is a water guzzler too. It […]