The Secret to a Cheaper Holiday Season

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As the holidays quickly approach, managing your money wisely becomes even more difficult. As you spoil your loved ones with gifts, celebrate the season with fancy dinners and go all-out on new decor, the budget tends to go out the window when the holidays come around. There’s no harm in enjoying the holiday season, but this blog will help you make sure

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Money Mistakes to Avoid Around the Holidays

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The holidays are right around the corner which means it’s time to start crossing items off the gift list. Whether you’ve fallen victim to these mistakes before or are trying to avoid them this year, this list will tell you exactly what not to do when holiday shopping. Not saving in advance The holiday season

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Special, Yet Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas

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As joyful and exciting as the holiday season is, getting memorable gifts for your loved ones can bring about some financial stress. It’s always good to remind yourself that the price doesn’t always determine the quality of the gift you give. Rather than spending a fortune on big gifts, try one of these special gifts

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5 Major Life Purchases to Plan For

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Once you enter adulthood, your finances become your own and the major life purchases quickly approach. While not all of these purchases take place at the same time nor is everyone guaranteed to make them all, it’s common for the average person to make most if not all of these purchases at some point in

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Find Out How to Pay Off Your Debt While Still in School

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Just because your student loan payments don’t start until after you graduate, the sooner you start making payments, the better. Paying for the college student life is tricky enough, so paying off debt at the same time might seem impossible, but it’s doable with a few lifestyle adjustments. Continue reading to find out the best

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5 Steps Towards Tackling Your Student Loans

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Whether you’re a current college student or have graduated and are ready to get rid of your debt, there’s no better time than now to start paying off your loans. It’s not an easy job, but the feeling and relief of being debt-free is unlike any other. Keep reading to learn the five steps to take towards getting rid of your student loans.  1. Pay more than the minimum  No matter how small the amount of added

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How to Start Building Your Emergency Fund

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Not only does having an emergency fund give you peace of mind, but it can help you avoid the stress of being in debt. The best time to start building your emergency fund is now! If you’ve heard all about the importance of having this fund but aren’t sure how to get started, keep reading.  Set a Goal  The first step to building your emergency fund is figuring

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