It’s easy for your utility expenses to creep up on you. Not only do they vary seasonally, but it can be easy to overlook how often you use some of the appliances in your home.
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Old School Personal Finance Habits That Still Work
Among the flurry of “new year, new me” sentiments, there’s one thing that often gets overlooked: the value of tried and true. There’s a lot of outdated advice in the world of personal finance — things your grandparents believed that maybe don’t apply so much anymore. However, there are a number of old-school personal finance habits that still test true.
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5 Ways to Curb Seasonal Spending
Purchasing gifts for the holidays has long been the bane of many living on a budget, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy watching loved ones opening gifts without going into massive debt.
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Enjoying Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget
There is always so much to look forward to on Thanksgiving Day, from having friends and family over for dinner to playing games together and catching up on good times — and maybe even watching a little football.
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Finding Affordable Extracurriculars for Kids
Childhood is made up of many activities, memories, and special moments. Many of these activities are some we are begrudgingly forced into like school or a doctor’s visit. But the ones we look back on fondly are those that brought us great joy, taught us a skill, or made us stronger.
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4 Ways to Stay Healthy on a Budget
Unfortunately, doing things the healthy way often also means doing things the more expensive way. However, there are still several ways that you can experience health on a budget and reduce how much you’re spending on these types of expenses.
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7 Financial Mistakes 20-Somethings Make
Building financial stability in your 20s is a vital step toward becoming financially independent. Unfortunately, many younger people struggle with managing their finances, which leads to high amounts of debt, little savings, and no plan for success.
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5 Finance Lessons from the Football Field
One sport that has plenty of analogies for personal finance is football. You might wonder what football and finance have in common, but there is plenty of overlap between the two. By keeping these ideas in mind, you’ll be more likely to succeed financially.
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How to Become a More Mindful Spender
If you have a habit of wondering where your money went shortly after you’ve been paid, you may be falling victim to destructive spending habits. The good news is that there are ways to become a more mindful spender.
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4 Ways to Save on Back-to-School
As the first day of school approaches, students all over the country are finalizing their school supply lists. From pencils to paper to electronics, it’s easy to become overwhelmed thinking of all you need to purchase and how much money it will cost to do so.
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