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Posts about Savings & Budgeting (6)

6 Ways to Save Big With Post-Holiday Sales

By: American Heritage 12.27.22 2 minute read Holiday Savings & Budgeting

If you didn’t snag all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals you were hoping for — or if you didn’t receive everything on your own wish list over the holidays — don’t worry. There are a ton of awesome shopping deals to be had after Christmas. With some planning, patience, and strategic shopping, you can score deep discounts from both big-box stores and mom-and-pop businesses trying to reduce their inventory and make room for new items in the new year. Here are some savings you can look forward to after Santa returns to the North Pole.

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Becoming More Mindful About Money

By: American Heritage 12.22.22 3 minute read Savings & Budgeting

Planning any New Year’s resolutions for 2023? Along with goals like eating healthier and exercising more, money-related resolutions are common. If you’ve committed to tackling debt or saving more in the coming year, that’s great news. Here’s how you can take this goal even further: Try becoming more mindful about your money. It’s a personal change that could really pay off, and not just financially.

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What’s the Best Way to Pay for the Holidays?

By: American Heritage 11.10.22 3 minute read Savings & Budgeting

The holidays are right around the corner, and you likely already started your holiday shopping. As much as you’d like to give your loved ones everything on their wish list, the cost of gifts, decorations, travel, and other holiday festivities can really add up. However, with a little bit of planning and responsible spending, you can celebrate the holiday season and keep your budget intact.

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Product Spotlight: Holiday Loan and Savings Club

By: Holly Love 11.03.22 Holiday Product Spotlight

While the holiday season may be a time of tradition for many, changing economic factors will force many to adapt their habits to fit a tighter budget this year.

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Debt Skills and Time Management: How to Master Both

By: Holly Love 09.22.22 3 minute read Savings & Budgeting Credit

There are only twenty-four hours in a day, and how you spend each one can impact your entire life. If you frequently find yourself trying to magically turn back the clock, you may be in “time debt.”

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Does Money Buy Happiness?

By: American Heritage 09.08.22 2 minute read Culture Savings & Budgeting

Money can’t buy happiness — is that even true? While most research confirms that the constant pursuit of riches leads to diminishing returns, achieving financial stability can definitely make life better. Probably the best-known study on this topic, conducted by Nobel laureates Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton, found that Americans’ emotional well-being rises with annual income up to about $75,000, at which point more cash doesn’t equal more laughter or less stress.

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The Young Adult Financial Wellness Starter Kit

By: Kirstin Wilson 08.18.22 5 minute read Savings & Budgeting

Now that we’ve created the Financial Wellness Dictionary for young adults to educate themselves on the most relevant terms to begin their financial wellness journey, the next step is to establish yourself at a financial institution. In today’s blog, we look at a handful of starter accounts, products, and services young adults should have or start familiarizing themselves with to continue towards financial independence.

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Budgeting Tips to Stay Ahead of Inflation

By: American Heritage 08.04.22 3 minute read Savings & Budgeting

If you did a double-take the last time you checked out at the store or paid at the pump, you’re not alone. Right now, inflation is in overdrive, and people are feeling the pinch in their wallets. Inflation may be out of your control, but you can act to take the sting out of rising prices. But first, let’s look at a few basics.

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Product Spotlight: Your Debit Card

By: American Heritage 07.21.22 3 minute read Savings & Budgeting

It’s easy to take debit cards for granted. After all, they’ve been around since 1966—the same year the Beach Boys released Pet Sounds. And just like the classic album, debit cards have stood the test of time.

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Travel Tips for Planning Your Next Vacation

By: Holly Love 07.14.22 4 minute read Savings & Budgeting

Vacations are the perfect opportunity for some well-deserved relaxation and making new memories. Get the most out of your getaway by planning your trip in advance. This way, you can spend your vacation time stress-free! The last thing you should worry about on vacation is money. In this article, we offer tips or mindful spending and planning for travel.

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