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You Need to Stop Believing These 7 Money Myths
You might think you’ve got a handle on your finances, but it’s likely you’re falling for at least one of these money myths! See if any of these apply to you, if so you’ve fallen victim to a money myth! Continue reading
Simple Steps to Start Saving
You know you need to build up your savings, but it always seems to get bumped down on your to-do list. Well, let’s get started! Continue reading
12 Steps to Financial Wellness – Step 2: Creating a Budget
Creating a budget is one of the most vital parts of financial wellness, and it’s actually one of the simplest. As long as you keep paying attention as the month goes along and tracking your expenses, you’ll do great! Continue reading
12 steps to financial wellness – Step 1: How to Track Your Spending
We’re launching our 12 Steps to Financial Wellness with some tips on tracking your spending. It will require discipline and attention, but it’s really important! Use whatever works for you to track your spending and find where you might be wasting money! Continue reading
Start it Right
Take time to conduct a year-end financial checkup to start the new year on the right foot. Continue reading
How to beat post-holiday blues
It’s normal to have a little letdown after the holiday whirl, but you don’t have to let it take over! Get together with a friend, or even talk on the phone. Make plans for your next vacation, focus on realistic New Year’s resolutions and get outside and get active to help shake the blues. Spring will be here before you know it. Continue reading
New Year, New Money Habits: How to Stick With It in 2025
Are you tired of making New Year's resolutions only to see them all fall by the wayside by March? We've got some great ways to help you keep your financial resolutions this year! Continue reading
Last Minute Shopping Hacks
So, in spite of all the cautions, you still waited until the last minute for your holiday shopping. Well, lucky for you, we’ve got some hacks to help. Shop early in the mornings, when the shelves are stocked, or browse online and order for store pickup. Shop your local small businesses to find great stuff and keep your money local. Remember that Dec. 14 is Free Shipping Day for those gifts you’re mailing! For fun stuff, hit the dollar store for stocking stuffers. And if all else fails, there’s always gift cards! Continue reading
Spring Cleaning
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming — and your cluttered closets are calling. Time to roll up your sleeves and whip your home into shape...especially since it is National Cleaning Week and time for Spring Cleaning! We’ve got hacks to make it simpler, cheaper and better for the environment! Your home will be clean in no time! Continue reading