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Summer Vacation Options that Won’t Break Your Budget

Holly Johnson April 16, 2023 • 6 Minute Read
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Summer will soon be in full swing, and the long sunny days are likely making you long for some fun time away. There’s no better time to soak up all this world has to offer than during the warm summer months. There’s just one problem: How can you take a vacation when you’re on a budget?
Buy Clothes at End of Season

Amanda Peterson April 13, 2023 • 2 Minute Read
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If your size doesn't change much, stocking up on clothes at the end of the season is a great way to save money, and have a good supply of new clothes for next year. Thrifty Thursday talks about diving into those deep discounts of shopping for new clothes!
The Factors Separating Good Credit From Great Credit

CreditSoup Staff April 12, 2023 • 4 Minute Read
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If you are reading this and care about your financial health, odds are you check your credit score regularly. But do you know what goes into determining that mysterious number?
Joint Finances: How Sharing Money Can Bring Couples Closer

Holly Johnson April 11, 2023 • 5 Minute Read
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There’s a reason the divorce rate hovers around 40 to 50 percent at any given time. Marriage is hard, and it often comes with issues you can’t foresee. You marry “in sickness and in health” and “for rich or for poor,” but that doesn’t mean you actually expect the worst-case scenario to happen. And when life gives you lemons, divorce is often the easiest way out.
Don't Spend Your Tax Return - Here's Why

Amanda Peterson April 5, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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If you have BIG plans for that tax return you might be receiving this year, we're here to say don't. CreditSoup's Wise Spend Wednesday tip this week is to not spend your tax return. Save it instead!
Save Money: Repair Your Own Clothing

Amanda Peterson March 31, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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Have you seen the price of clothing lately? The average American throws away 81 pounds of clothes each year, with nearly 95% of which can be reused or recycled. With inflation on most things right now at an all-time high, Frugal Friday discusses how to save money and repair your own clothing.
5 Ways to Handle a Tax Bill You Can’t Afford

Kat Tretina March 28, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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If you owe money, but don’t have the savings to cover the bill right now, it’s important to face the problem head on. You can decrease how much you’ll owe in penalties by using these 5 tips.
Build your Credit with Self.

Erin Benson March 27, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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Managing finances shouldn’t be difficult, the secured Self Visa® Credit Card** can help you build credit responsibly while also preparing for the future! Here is a closer look into the Self- Credit Builder Account* + Self Visa® Credit Card**.
Remove Shopping Apps

Amanda Peterson March 23, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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You know those apps on your phone that you're urged to download in the department stores at the checkout to "save" you money? CreditSoup suggests uninstalling them for a while, while you're digging yourself out of debt.