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Cook At Home

Amanda Peterson October 14, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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This week's bit of frugality saves you money by cooking from home!
Using A Credit Card To Improve Your Credit Score

CreditSoup Staff October 14, 2022 • 3 Minute Read
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Credit cards can be a create way to establish a credit if you don’t have any or to improve your existing credit score over time. Learn more about how credit cards can positively affect your credit.
Don’t Scare Your Budget This Halloween

Camie Sims October 13, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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Halloween can scare even the toughest of budgets - make sure it doesn't terrify yours with these 5 tips!
Repurposing Home Decor

Amanda Peterson October 6, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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Are you eager to give your home a new look, but don't know what to do with your existing decor? Our Thrifty Thursday this week encourages you not to toss them out, but repurpose your home decor! Look for ways to upcycle them instead of throwing them out to buy new.
How to Create a Budget for the Holidays

Kat Tretina October 6, 2022 • 3 Minute Read
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The holidays are rapidly approaching, so you’re probably coming up with gift shopping lists and planning your decorations and travel arrangements. But there’s one major task you have to do before you start making purchases: come up with a holiday budget.
7 Ways to Save Money this Halloween

Kat Tretina October 5, 2022 • 3 Minute Read
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Halloween is just around the corner, however, it can quickly derail your budget. CreditSoup has seven tips to save money on Halloween candy, costumes, and decor.
5 Reasons to Let Your Teen Have Their Own Credit Card This School Year

Holly Johnson September 30, 2022 • 4 Minute Read
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Giving your teenager a credit card that you’re ultimately responsible for may sound like a recipe for disaster, but you could be doing your child a huge favor. Giving them their own card along with strict spending limits and boundaries can help them learn how to live within limits and use credit responsibly.
Start a Savings Account

Amanda Peterson September 28, 2022 • 3 Minute Read
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Wise Spend Wednesday is all about spending. However, you still need money to spend, right? Starting a Savings Account will allow you to be prepared to spend wisely on various things, such as needs or fun stuff!
Easiest Store Credit Cards to Get

Holly Johnson September 25, 2022 • 4 Minute Read
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If you’re just starting out and looking for ways to build a positive credit history, a store credit card may be exactly what you need. Store cards are much like regular credit cards, except that they are meant to be used with a single retailer — or a collection of partner retailers.