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Holiday Shopping & Budgeting Tips

By: John Lutz 11.21.24 6 minute read

While deemed by many “the most wonderful time of the year,” the holidays can also undoubtedly be stressful. From preparing your home for visiting relatives to booking travel, there are so many components that go into making the holidays extra special. Holiday shopping is no exception to this, with never-ending gift lists and Black Friday deals all around.

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Your First Year Baby Budget

By: American Heritage 10.28.24 8 minute read

Whether you find out you’re expecting or you get a call from your adoption agency, your first response is probably an instant rush of emotions. That is likely to be followed by a dawning realization of how much needs to be done—and spent—before the baby comes home. Raising a child from a newborn to an adult today can cost over $310,000, not including college, according to a Brookings Institution analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How to Budget for Success at College

By: John Lutz 09.12.24 4 minute read

Whether it’s your freshman or senior year of college, you’re hopefully beginning to feel settled and prepared to tackle the fall semester. Amidst a stack of textbooks and endless trips to the library, managing your finances and a budget might be the last thing on your mind during the academic year. However, it is possible to balance your financial health with your academic and social life during college.

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