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4 Tips for Staying Financially Well in College

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Visit London on a Budget

Inside: Learn the tools and tips that I used to travel to London on a…

KristianFebruary 11, 2024

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How to Review Your Budget

Inside: Learn how often you should review your budget to monitor your spending and progress…

KristianJanuary 5, 2024

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Inside: Discover fun and budget-friendly Christmas traditions to bring to your home this holiday season!…

KristianDecember 3, 2023

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Irregular Income & Expenses

Inside: Learn how to manage your budget with irregular income and plan ahead for irregular…

KristianNovember 12, 2023

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What is a Sinking Fund?

In this post you will learn what a sinking fund is and how to utilize…

KristianOctober 25, 2023

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In this post: Budgeting can be a repetitive, mundane task that seems to only focus…

KristianAugust 15, 2023

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Saving with Seasonal Grocery Shopping

The other day, my husband asked me how I felt about the chopped green peppers…

KristianMay 31, 2023

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Budget Basics:
Budget by Paycheck

Inside: Learn how to establish and utilize the budget-by-paycheck method. Wouldn’t it be great if…

KristianApril 24, 2023

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What is Financial Counseling?

Everywhere you turn, you’ll find service providers ready and willing to help you reach a…

KristianMarch 12, 2023

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On our last day of #AmericaSavesWeek, we are discussing savings and financial conversations with EVERYONE in your family! Whether you’re talking to a child about the importance of saving, a friend about managing debt, or a parent about retirement plans, sharing knowledge and experiences across generations can strengthen financial confidence and create a supportive environment for achieving goals.GET THE CONVERSATION STARTED: Talk to family members, whether it be your own kids to older generations, about your money story and goals, including retirement plans, the importance of saving, and responsibly using credit.TAKE IT A STEP FURTHER: Read our post on how to foster financial literacy at home and then take a moment this month to plan some age-appropriate activities to get the whole family involved in Financial Literacy Month!#Budget Blueprints #ASW2025 #financialliteracy #financialeducation #FinLitMonth2025 ... See MoreSee Less

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On Day 4 of America Saves Week, it's important to remember that an unconventional way to save is by paying down debt! As you reduce debt, you'll free up funds for savings - paving the way for financial stability and peace of mind. ❓❓Not sure how to get started paying down debt, reach out to our financial counselor to set up a meeting to see how you can make an investment in your present and your future financ#ASW2025!#FinancialCounselingc#moneycoachm#payingdebtissavingbtIsSaving! @AmericaSaves ... See MoreSee Less

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"Do I save for a new car, or start planning for that dream vacation? Do I save for home repairs, or bulk up my emergency fund?" It’s no doubt that saving for competing priorities can feel overwhelming! Today is day 3 of #AmericaSavesWeek and we’re focusing on saving for major life milestones while not abandoning your other financial needs or wants. #ASW2025Grab our Free Goal Planner worksheets in our resource library to start mapping out your financial goals. As you write out your goals and why they are important, you will be able to easily prioritize your next financial win! Download the worksheets today!Then, if you haven't yet, open up a savings account that correlates with what savings goal matters most to you right now! #budgetblueprints #freebie #savingsgoals ... See MoreSee Less

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