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Teaching Your Child: Managing a Teen Checking Account

Teaching your teenager how to manage a checking account is essential for their success. Whether they receive money from a job, chores, or as a gift, ensuring they understand the importance of saving and appropriately spending their earnings will help their financial future. A TIME TO BUDGET The first step in helping your child manage their account is making sure …

Best-Kept Secrets for Launching A Small Business

Some people dream about advancing their careers within a company, while others dream about starting their own business. Launching a small business can require significant personal commitment and hard work. Luckily, resources exist to assist with the development of a small business. We’re here to share some of the best-kept secrets to help potential business owners reach their goals. Where …

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Reset on a Budget: Vacation with a Staycation

With travel costs rising, planning a vacation can seem more stressful. An estimated 35% of Americans are likely to go into credit card debt for the sake of a vacation, but avoiding this unnecessary debt could be as simple as staying at or close to home. A well-planned, budget-friendly staycation can give you a break from your day-to-day life without …

Preparing Your Finances for College

So, you’re a young adult looking toward one of the most crucial moments of your life—your education after high school—and you’re wondering how best to prepare your finances for college. Your parents believe that sending you to college is an investment in your future, and you strongly agree. They may have some money saved, but you’ve also decided to start …

For Better or Worse: Planning a Wedding on a Budget

Romance in the air, distant ringing bells, and a heavy celebratory mood. These are the things you imagine as the love of your life proposes. There’s one problem, though. You’ve never planned a wedding, and the possible cost of such a celebration begins to dawn on you. Don’t let your worries ruin your excitement because we have tips for planning …

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Out With the Old: Selling Your Gently Worn Clothes Online

Soon, it’ll be the time of the year when that familiar itch of “out with the old and in with the new” becomes ever more present. Yes, spring cleaning. As you think about how much clearer your head will be as you declutter, remember to think about all the benefits of clearing things out. So, before throwing away that magenta, chiffon dress …