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When to Pay Off Your Credit Card Bill

When it comes to using a credit card responsibly, it’s important to understand when to pay off your credit card bill. Carrying a balance on your credit card may lead to high interest charges and/or potentially negatively impact your credit score, making it more difficult to get approved for loans or credit cards in the future. On the other hand, paying your bill on-time – or early – and in full each month may help you establish a positive credit

April 21, 2023
Avoidance
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Money Avoidance: How to Get to the Root of the Problem

Facing money woes head on can be incredibly intimidating and scary. Instead of sitting down and thinking about the full scope of the problem and the steps you can take to move down a better path, we’d rather allow unopened

February 15, 2019
Altercation
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Watch What You Say About Money, It Actually Matters

Words can have a huge impact on how we think, act, and feel. If a coworker harshly criticizes our work, it has the power to shift our attitude the rest of the day. If a close friend expresses how much

February 15, 2019
Budget

Axe Your Budget Killers. It Feels Amazing.

What’s a budget killer? How about your TV bill, for example? A savings of $90 per month may seem like nothing, especially when you can “afford” the expense. However, how many times have you wondered at the end of a

February 12, 2019
Budget

Tips and Tricks to Afford Living on Your Own After College

Did your parents support you financially throughout college? If so, you’re probably eager to spread your wings and provide for yourself. Being on your own without a safety net may be your first real adult experience and relying entirely on

May 16, 2017
Spring cleaning
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Spring Clean your Finances

Spring cleaning isn’t just for the home. Whether you’re just starting to analyze your budget, have committed to paying off debt or are looking to start investing, the first step is to make sure your finances are organized. After all,

March 23, 2017
Planning
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Planning a Wedding on a Budget

If you are at the age where it seems you have a wedding to go to every weekend, you may have noticed how quickly the expenses add up. Being in a wedding or even just attending as a guest can

March 7, 2017
Budget

Five Financial Apps That Can Help You Manage Your Money

Whether you are a saver or a spender, the age of the smartphone is making it easier than ever to manage your money.  From balancing budgets and paying bills to setting a savings goal, all your financial information is right

February 9, 2017
Grocery shopping
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Three Ways to Cut Your Food Bill This Month

Everyone has to eat! And that means that everyone has to spend money on food each month. In fact, for most people, food is the second biggest line item in their budget after housing. That said, even a slight attempt

January 31, 2017
Budget

4 Money Habits That are Never Too Late To Learn

You’ll often hear advice on money habits that you should learn by a certain age. Whether it’s money habits you should learn before you’re 30 or 40 years old, the truth of the matter is that it’s never too late

October 27, 2016

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