Signs You’re Over Spending and How to Fix it

In this day and age, it’s very easy to fall into the category of ‘living beyond your means’, or overspending. With everyone sharing their lives through social media, it’s simple to get caught in the trap of wanting more than you need. Combine this trend with the ease of spending money, especially online, and [...]

2024-08-02T08:38:20-04:00August 8th, 2024|Categories: Saving Money, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Banking as a Family Teaches Valuable Life Lessons

In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, financial education for families has become more important than ever. Teaching children the basic principles of responsible money management will be crucial in setting them up for future success and financial well-being. One effective way to teach these valuable lessons from an early age banking as a family. The [...]

Age-Based Strategies for Using Your Tax Refund

Receiving a tax refund is exciting and can give you a much-needed financial boost. However, it’s important to remember that this isn’t just free cash. Your tax refund is essentially money you lent to the government, which is now being returned to you. So, it’s in your best interest to use this money wisely. [...]

2024-01-17T14:14:59-04:00January 18th, 2024|Categories: Investing, Saving Money|Tags: , , , |

How to Cancel Subscriptions to Save Money

We all have them. We know they cost a small fortune. Yet, instead of deciding to cancel subscriptions, we find ourselves subscribing to even more. Businesses across all industries have found creative ways to cash in on this profitable business model – and consumers can’t resist clicking “subscribe.” While you and your wallet know it’s [...]

How to Save Money by Planning Meals in Advance

The average American eats out around four to five times per week. Whether it's a morning coffee and bagel or swinging into a drive-thru, it all adds up. Even if you're not dining at upscale restaurants, eating out makes it hard to stick to a budget. If you're trying to save money, it helps to [...]

2023-03-21T11:52:57-04:00March 23rd, 2023|Categories: Budget, Saving Money, Shopping|Tags: , , , , |

Laddering: A Creative Way for Investing in CDs

With a multitude of investment options available, one popular option is a certificate account, or CDs. It's an easy way to earn compound interest, especially now that savings rates are rising! What are CDs or Certificate Accounts? A certificate account allows you to invest your money for a specified time period (typically ranging from 1 [...]

Financial Diets vs. Lifestyle Changes – How to Save Money

We're here to help you learn how to save money. Like diets, drastic changes don't usually stick. If you’ve ever tried to shed a few pounds, you know there are plenty of diets to choose from. Whether they’re dictating how much you can eat or what types of foods are acceptable, most diets have one [...]

2023-02-15T11:25:14-04:00February 16th, 2023|Categories: Budget, Saving Money|Tags: , , , , , , |
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