Category: Budgeting

Holiday Hacks for Saving Money

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Shopping for the holiday season can get pretty expensive – especially with gifts for the whole family and hosting traditional holiday parties. Luckily, this holiday season we are offering you 3 top-notch money saving hacks so you save more than you spend! Be a Thrift Store Champ – When you shop at thrift stores, you

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Retirement Savings Made Easy

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When you are in the early stage of your career, there’s usually lots of bills that add up. Things such as rent, student loans or car insurance can truly wipe out your bank account. We want to make sure you avoid excess financial stress, which is why we’re offering four simple strategies on how to

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How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

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Asking yourself how much money you need in order to enjoy a comfortable retirement is difficult. Although it may be a challenge to figure out how much money you’ll need, a true monetary amount is different for everyone. It depends on factors such as where you’ll live, how healthy you are, and what you want

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So You’ve Bought Your First Home: Savings 101

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So You’ve Bought Your First Home: Savings 101 Congratulations! You’ve taken a big step in your financial future by purchasing your first home. As a new homeowner, you may be worried about the chunk of change you just spent, and your bank account may be looking a little slim right now. Luckily, Heartland Bank is

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Wedding Waivers – Ways to Cut Costs for the Big Day

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Say ‘I Do’ to savings and “no” to debt on your big day. Weddings can grow out of control and expensive in no time when the planning begins. That’s why it’s important to learn savvy ways to save before you walk down the aisle. Luckily, Heartland Bank offers a few creative ideas to trim your

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Summer Savvy – Cutting Costs But Not the Fun

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Summer is here, and we couldn’t be more excited! There are so many things to do and places to be, however, that doesn’t mean you get to stop budgeting. Don’t let saving money suck the fun out of your summer. Heartland Bank offers a few ways to cut costs but not experiences when it comes

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Deep Cleaning for Retirement

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It’s finally time! You’re getting close to taking a new path in life – but do you know where to begin? Retirement is an ideal time to declutter, as you may be downsizing or moving locations. Heartland Bank offers a few ways you can deep clean for retirement, so you aren’t left with a mess!

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Back to School Savings Tips

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Back to school shopping can be dreadful. Trying to buy new school supplies for your kids or yourself can be crazy expensive. Luckily, these 5 saving tips might just be the key to school supply shopping success. Do a Closet and Supply Sweep Don’t be alarmed, but there may be school supplies lying around your

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