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Real vs. Fake: Weighing the Cost of Christmas Trees
Most U.S. households celebrate Christmas with a Christmas tree, but, more often, those evergreens never actually grew in a forest. According to the eighth annual Christmas tree survey from the American Christmas Tree Association, 77% of U.S. households celebrated Christmas last year with a tree. Of those, just 18% percent decorated a real tree. The […]
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Veterans Day Survey: Active Duty Military Face Financial Concerns
As we celebrate Veterans Day, a recent study shows that our future veterans — active duty military members and their spouses — are struggling financially. According to the survey from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and Wells Fargo, nearly 9 in 10 active service members — and 84% of their spouses or partners — […]
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Banking Basics: How Online Banking Can Help You
For those who are new to banks and banking services, and for those who have been banking for a while, the same question is often shared: What’s the best way to track my accounts and spending? Keeping track of money can be challenging, but it’s necessary for a successful financial future. Let’s talk about Online […]
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Understanding the 529 College Savings Plan
The country’s student loan debt crisis is only getting worse. Thanks, in part, to the rising cost of college and stagnating wages, more than 44 million Americans owe a total of $1.5 trillion in student loans. For many, it will take years—even decades—to pay off the money they borrowed to go to college. Lawmakers in […]
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Last Minute, Inexpensive DIY Halloween Costumes
It’s that time of year again – the leaves are falling, the air is cooling off, and soon, little ghosts and goblins will be roaming the streets on Halloween night. It’s always exciting for kids and adults alike to come up with a new costume every Halloween, but face it – costumes can be expensive! […]
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How Having a Financial Accountability Partner Can Help You Reach Your Goals
Ways a Financial Accountability Partner Can Help You We depend on our friends for support when it comes to many things. Whether it’s helping us choose an outfit for the night out, aiding us in sticking to our diet, or assisting us in choosing our next hairstyles. The accountability that comes from our friends support […]
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5 Scary Money Mistakes That Could Come Back to Haunt You
There’s a chill in the air and Halloween decor is popping up everywhere we look. For retail stores, the holiday season kicks off at Halloween and doesn’t slow down until after Christmas. From a money perspective, the months of October, November and December can be scariest time of year, leading to debt in January. We’ve […]
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Here’s Why You Need Dedicated Savings Accounts
Dreaming of a new car, bigger home, dream vacation? Dedicated savings accounts can help you get there! If you’ve checked the box on an emergency fund, putting away about three months of salary to spend only when the unexpected happens, you’re moving down a solid path for financial success. Now, it might be time to […]