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Posts about Savings & Budgeting (3)
Making Personal Loans Work for You
Personal loans help people with various needs, like paying off debt, improving their homes, or dealing with unexpected costs. They provide solutions that are perfect for a variety of personal situations. In this blog post, we will talk about personal loans, credit, applying for a loan, and other related topics.
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How Your Wallet Affects Your Heart
Whether it’s due to job loss, overreliance on credit, or unexpected expenses, many Americans experience financial stress. If you’re one of them, then you know how difficult it can be—but did you know that it could actually affect your health?
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Financial Ins and Outs for 2024
At the start of each year, people are looking to lock-in their New Year’s resolutions to help improve various aspects of their lives, including health and wellness changes, career goals, and travel and leisure plans. An important but often left behind category of resolutions focuses on becoming more fiscally responsible.
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Make the Most of Your Money in 2024 by Organizing
The new year is the perfect time to declutter your finances. Learn the simple way to organize, consolidate, and automate your way to financial order.
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8 Healthy Financial Habits You Should Develop
If you feel overwhelmed by your finances, you’re not alone. In fact, nearly half of all Americans live paycheck to paycheck, struggling to pay bills or save for the future. By adopting healthy financial habits, you can help reduce financial stress, increase financial security, and enhance peace of mind.
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8 Simple Ways to Reduce Food Waste and Save Money
Does this happen to you? You toss out mystery leftovers from the back of the fridge or throw away a half-eaten bulk box of cereal that’s gone stale. Food waste is a bigger problem than most people realize, and when you throw away food, you’re also throwing away money.
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Tips to Break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle
Between the rising cost of groceries, gas, and general life expenses, it can be hard to stay on top of all your bills, let alone get ahead. If you’re struggling to make your money last until your next payday, you’re not alone. This survey found that more Americans than ever are living paycheck to paycheck – including a third of people who make six figures a year. Maybe your finances are stretched thin because you’re living beyond your means, like if you bought a fancy new car with a budget-breaking payment. Or maybe you were getting by just fine – until an unexpected medical issue or urgent car repair popped up. Whatever the reason, if you’re having a hard time making ends meet, these tips can help you break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and start making progress toward your financial goals.
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How to Save Your First $1,000
There are many reasons why it feels difficult to save money. Economic circumstances, debts, emergencies, or impulse purchases can all wreak havoc on our savings accounts—or prevent us from building our savings in the first place.
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