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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Cybersecurity Tips for College Students

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There’s quite a learning curve in just about every way possible for college students out on their own for the first time. While a characteristic of college students is being tech-savvy, it doesn’t always mean that they know how to stay safe from cyber threats that advance and evolve every day. When they enter college,

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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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How to Buy a Car – and Actually Save Money

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Is your current car on the fritz or have you been eyeing that shiny new Jeep you see parked at a dealership on your way to work every morning? If you’ve been hesitant to buy a new vehicle because you’re worried about it costing too much, here are some ways that you can get the

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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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4 Ways to Stay Within Your Budget When Buying a Home

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The weather is beautiful and homes are popping up for sale everywhere! If you’re on the hunt for your next house, it’s important not to bust your budget. Luckily, we’ve compiled some great ways that can help you stay within your budget when buying a home. Have 20% Saved for the Down Payment While you

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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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A Six Step Small Business Cybersecurity Plan

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You have ventured out to achieve your dream of owning your own business. Unfortunately, there are criminals who aim to take what you have worked so hard for. These criminals aren’t what they used to be, they aren’t standing at your door, but likely anonymous and entering your business from a remote location. It can

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