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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.
Make Your Own Coffee

Amanda Peterson September 23, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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This week's Frugal Friday is a great one! Make your OWN Coffee! Why spend money & time in the drive thru, when you can bring it from home.
3 Key Steps for the Car Buying Process

Kirsten Thuringer September 21, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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In the car buying world there can be a lot of things that can go wrong. That is unless you take certain steps that, if followed, will hopefully result in a great experience. To help make your car buying experience a little easier, take a look at these following tips.
Downsize & Declutter

Amanda Peterson September 15, 2022 • 2 Minute Read
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Is your home cluttered? Do you have a lot of stuff... everywhere, that you no longer need? Maybe it's time to go Marie Kondo on it, and set it free if it does not bring you joy. But now what do you do with those things that do not bring you joy? Get rid of them of course! This week's Thrifty Thursday focuses on downsizing and decluttering.
Top 10 Items To Buy In Bulk

Amanda Peterson September 7, 2022 • 2 Minute Read
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Stock up to avoid making numerous trips to the store. If you purchase things in larger quantities, they come at a lower price per ounce, so save money & buy in bulk!