Category: Personal Finances

How to Rebuild Your Emergency Fund

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It finally happened – you had to spend your emergency fund. The good news is you had a fund, but the bad news is you spent it. Where do you go from here and how do you rebuild what you had? We wanted to offer some insight on ways you can begin to rebuild your

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How To Set Up Your Holiday Budget

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The holidays set back many Americans into debt every year. Last year, the average incurred per person was around $1,000. It’s never too early to start deciding what your holiday budget will be so that you aren’t fretting over overwhelming debt in the new year. If you haven’t set up a budget before, the holidays

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6 Ways to Ditch Your Bad Money Habits

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Below are some tried and true ways to say goodbye to bad money habits.  Track Your Spending It’s easy to overspend if you don’t really know that you are overspending. If you take a close look at what’s coming out of your bank account on a recurring basis, you may be more hesitant to purchase

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Top Tips to Save Money on Back-to-School Supplies

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Whether you are taking your little ones for their very first school supplies shopping trip or perhaps gathering items you need as you continue your education this fall, there’s no need to empty your wallet. Here are some great ways to save money on school supplies, while still getting everything that’s on the list! 1.

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How to Meet Your Retirement Saving Goals

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No matter your age, every day you work is a step closer to retirement. When you think of driving off into the golden years, where are you headed? You likely have a picture in mind whether it be having a house in your dream location or an RV to explore the National Parks. Whatever that

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Wedding Planning on a Budget

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Your wedding day is one of the happiest days of your life. You’re surrounded by family and friends and taking the next step in life with your spouse. And while your wedding is one of the happiest moments in your life, it is also among the most expensive. Luckily for you, there are some strategies

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Best Retirement Strategies for Your 20s

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If you’re in your twenties and thinking about retirement, you are light-years away from your peers who wait until it’s too late. You’ll be so glad you started to take serious steps towards your golden years with these straightforward strategies. 1. Negotiate More Your first job isn’t typically known to be a real money maker.

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Rainy Day Fund: 5 Ways to Save For Unexpected Events

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You can’t plan on what bad times will come your way, but you can unfortunately count on the fact that there will be a bad day in your future that can impact your bottom line. Make it a little less painful by preparing for the costs ahead of time! Here are some creative ways you

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8 Surprising Costs of Buying a Home You Need to Budget For

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Buying your first home is so exciting. It can also be a little nerve wracking the first time around if you don’t have any guidance. Here’s what you should know about the home buying process before, so you aren’t shocked by the expenses that come along. The Appraisal An appraisal is when you have a

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Three Ways to Raise Your Credit Score

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Raising your credit score can seem like a daunting task, or you may not really care what your score is. However, a credit score affects more than you may realize, which is why we find it important to share our knowledge. Develop consistently strong credit habits with the following pieces of advice from Heartland Bank.

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