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BLOG | BUDGETING

0 min read | December 10, 2024

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Taxable Income vs. Nontaxable Income: Preparing for Tax Season

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | December 10, 2024

Are you ready for tax season? Did your income change this year? If you received unemployment, changed jobs, or got a raise, your filing may look different. Knowing the difference between taxable and nontaxable income can help you prepare.

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Comparing Compensation: The Not-So-Obvious Things to Consider

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | December 10, 2024

There are several factors that can impact how much you receive in each paycheck and how much money you’ll have to work with after paying bills. Let’s dig into a few things to keep in mind when comparing compensation and job opportunities.

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3 min read | May 31, 2024

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3 min read | May 31, 2024

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0 min read | May 23, 2024

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0 min read | May 23, 2024

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4 Emergency Fund Myths That Need to be BUSTED!

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | May 22, 2024

You just finished planning your dream vacation to Europe. As you’re thinking about your future picnics in Paris and how good all those Belgian waffles will taste, you experience some car trouble. Your engine simply won’t start

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10 Tips for Planning a Road Trip

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | May 22, 2024

Find a place that works with your timeframe and explore! It can be somewhere new or a place you have already been.

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The Monthly Subscription Era

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | May 22, 2024

In the age of instant gratification, subscription service providers have capitalized on our interests and emotions to provide us with exciting memberships that quietly drain our accounts. Learn how to avoid paying for things you don’t use.

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Budget Plan 50-30-20 Will it Work for You?

BLOG | BUDGETING

1 min read | May 22, 2024

Budgets can feel a little overwhelming starting out, but as consumers, one thing we should have full control over is our money. Let’s break down the 50-30-20 budgeting plan and see if it will work for you.

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BLOG | BUDGETING

0 min read | May 14, 2024

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BLOG | BUDGETING

0 min read | April 30, 2024

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All About Fees Quiz

QUIZ | BUDGETING

How savvy are you about fees? Take our quiz and see if you know where fees might be hiding!

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Budgeting: Recovering from the Holidays

PODCAST | BUDGETING

25 min | February 22, 2024

The holidays are great! What about the effect it has on your wallet? Not so great, right? This episode is all about the ins and outs of budgeting.

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Winterizing Your Vehicle on a Budget

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | November 16, 2023

In preparation for more extreme weather, it’s important to winterize your car. Here are some budget-conscious things you can do to prepare your automobile for the season.

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Why You Should Stop Turning to Retail Therapy

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | November 16, 2023

We’ve all been there: Maybe you experienced a stressful day at work or a fight with a friend. Life happens, and a common solution is to turn to retail therapy — going shopping to feel better — and that can be a dangerous solution.

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Why Save for Retirement Early

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Have you started saving for retirement yet? If you answered yes, that’s awesome, you’re on your way to a bright financial future. If the answer is no, that’s okay. But it’s not something that you want to put off for too much longer.

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Which Credit Card Is Your Best Fit?

BLOG | CREDIT

1 min read | November 16, 2023

There's a lot to consider when determining the right credit card option for you including how you plan to use it and the associated interest rate.

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Whats Your Money Cycle?

BLOG | BUDGETING

1 min read | November 16, 2023

Our behavior with money directly affects how successful we are financially. It’s essential to understand how and why we handle money the way we do because identifying our money cycle can help us reach financial goals. 

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What's the Deal with Fed Rates?

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Over the last few months in the finance world, there has been a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve System (Fed) “raising rates.”

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What to Look for on a Credit Report

BLOG | CREDIT

3 min read | November 16, 2023

Your financial reputation is reflected in your credit report, and you have three versions — one with each major credit bureau. While the information will be similar, it may not match exactly. Learn what to look out for in your report.

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What to Invest In? Physical Commodities vs. Stocks

BLOG | INVESTING

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Many are fearful of jumping into the stock market because the perceived high risk. They may turn to physical goods known to have worth, such as gold and silver, or even real estate. What’s better to invest in: commodities or stocks?

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What is Your Spending Identity?

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Our relationship with money is complex and differs vastly from person to person. Things such as our financial education – or lack thereof – can affect our spending behaviors whether we realize it or not and mold our spending identities.

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