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Managing Personal Finances Doesn’t Have to Be Time Consuming
Americans have the best of intentions when it comes to managing personal finances, but few are actually taking the time to focus on how they’re spending their money. According to a survey conducted for the Northwestern Mutual’s 2019 Planning and Progress Study, nearly 50% of survey respondents said having a financial plan for the future […]
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Take Advantage of Holiday Food Sales to Save Money All Year
The headlines during the holidays often focus on how much we spend. But, this time of year also can be a great time to save – especially on food costs. To lure shoppers to their stores, supermarkets and discount stores across the country advertise big sales on holiday staples such as turkey, ham, produce, canned […]
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Banking Basics : Understanding Banking and Saving
Banking and saving are an important aspect of personal finance that isn’t frequently talked about. While it falls under the area of personal finance, many of us assume that in this day and age that nearly everyone is part of a bank or credit union. Surprisingly, there are still large portions of the population that […]
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How Saving Your Spare Change Adds Up
“Man cashes in pennies he’s been saving for 45 years.” “1.3 million penny collection turns into jackpot.” “Man cashes in 500 pounds of pennies he’s saved over 60 years.” Cash In Your Spare Change Occasionally, a headline will pop up in the news about a thrifty spender who has squirreled away an impressive collection of […]
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National Saving Day 2017
October 12, 2017 is the first annual National Savings Day founded by Capital One. For many people, the hardest step to saving money is simply just getting started. To help get the ball rolling, we’ve listed some helpful steps you can take to start saving money. Start Saving Today! Start by recording your expenses (all […]
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Could Relocation Boost Your Income?
Four things to consider before making a big move Finding a new job – or second or third gig – is one way to boost your income. Another option, for some, might just be finding a more affordable community to live in. There are countless articles online with lists of “where your salary will stretch […]
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Pay Yourself First
Why this strategy might be the best way to boost savings Remember that old infomercial for an at-home rotisserie grill? Ron Popeil, infomercial king, demonstrated how to prepare the chickens. Once he placed them in the grill, he asked the audience what to do next. “Set it and forget it,” they shouted. Saving for your […]
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Love Under $20: Cheap Date Night Ideas
A cheap date doesn’t have to be a boring one. Spice up your love life with one or more of these cheap date night ideas, all for less than $20.
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Debts and Savings: How to Pay and Save at the Same Time
Can you save and pay off debts at the same time? The answer is yes! Find out how you can reduce debt while setting money aside.
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5 Tips for Smart College Spending
Here are 5 ways young adults can wisely handle college spending while hitting the books.