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Money Moves that Matter: A Financial Survival Guide for Millennials and Zennials

For many, managing personal finances has always been a challenge, but Millennials and Zennials (Gen Z), face unique difficulties. From rising living costs to student loan debt and the ever-evolving ...

Here are some unconventional ways to help with your savings efforts

Reimagine Your Savings: 4 Unconventional Ways to Reframe Your Financial Habits

Blog Highlights Discover Cash Stuffing: In this blog, learn how using physical envelopes for budgeting can curb your spending and boost your savings. Explore Spending Challenges: Find out how ...

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A College Student’s Guide to Completing the ‘No Spend Challenge’

The ‘No Spend Challenge’ is a fun way to regain control over your spending, build your savings, and master new budgeting techniques. It’s a one-month commitment to only spend money on highly needed ...

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Wedding and Honeymoon Planning: Affording Your Dream Celebration

Congratulations! Planning a wedding and honeymoon is such an exciting time! Whether you’re dreaming of a grand celebration or something on the smaller side, affording your dream wedding and honeymoon ...

Money Lessons You Should Learn by 30: What Social Media Won’t Teach You

Let’s face it, social media is full of advice about money, how to earn it, grow it, and spend it. From influencers touting “get rich quick” strategies to enticing posts about buying the latest luxury ...

Financial education starts young

Financial Education for Kids: Simple Ways to Teach Money Management

Blog Highlights Key Money Skills for Kids: Teach practical money principles that will build lifelong financial habits, including the value of saving for goals and budgeting wisely. Fun Financial ...

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How to Dodge Unwanted Overdraft Fees: Avoid Them with 5 Easy Steps

Life is always moving and so is money — in and out of your account. With all that movement, mistakes can happen leading to dreaded overdraft fees. These fees can quickly add up, turning a small ...

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Master Your Finances: A Weekly Money Routine for Financial Success

In this blog we'll show you how to create weekly financial habits that'll: Help you keep mindful spending in check Reduce stress and increase confidence in managing your money Help you achieve your ...

Manage your holiday debt

Say Goodbye to Holiday Debt with These 5 Effective Strategies

Indulging for the holidays and overspending is bound to happen with all the gifts, food, travel, decorations, and festive events. Unfortunately, this can mean debt accumulation for many people who ...

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