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      Saving Tips

      It's a Money Thing

      Gain foundational financial knowledge, valuable insights and practical advice to help you understand essential money management concepts and make informed financial decisions.
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      Budgeting with 50/30/20

      A Guide to Proportional Budgeting

      Building a budget might seem like a daunting task if you don’t know how to get started. Here’s a step-by-step guide to breaking down your spending into needs, wants, and savings goals so you can build a better budget!
       

      Paying Yourself First

      How to Make Saving Simple

      If you’re like most people, then feeding your savings account isn’t at the top of your to-do list. Oh, it’s on the list, but it falls below more important things like cutting your rent check or paying your recent medical bill. Believe it or not, paying yourself first is a great way improve your financial well-being while helping you reach your long-term goals more easily.

      Saving for Retirement

      5 Tips to Boost Your Savings

      Saving for retirement is an important part of life, and the sooner you start saving the better. Check out some traditional savings strategies and learn about other strategies that can help you achieve your retirement goals!

      The Psychology of Budgeting


      Good Spending vs. Bad Spending

      Budgeting is no easy task, especially when you start thinking of your spending habits as “good” or “bad.” Believe it or not, the way that you think about your spending can have a big impact on your spending habits. Find out how to use psychology of budgeting to meet your goals!

      Long-Term Savings Strategies

      And How to Use the Rule of 72

      Compound interest might seem like a bad memory from math class, but it’s actually one of the best tools you have to help you achieve your long-term savings goals. Learn about long-term savings strategies and how the Rule of 72 can help you plan ahead.

      Why We Invest & How We Do It

      An Intro to Investment Vehicles

      When it comes to investing, it can be hard to tell fact from fiction. Are some people just lucky, or is there a science behind investing? And how do you decide where to invest your money when starting your own portfolio?

      Emergency Fund Boot Camp

      Be Prepared, Because Life Happens

      Emergency funds are important, because life happens. If you’re not prepared, then things can get out of hand real quick. But if emergency funds are so important, then why is it so hard to start saving for one?

      Compound Interest Mind Bend

      It Pays to Start Saving Now

      In case you haven’t heard, compound interest is the best. Over time, it can turn your savings – no matter how small – into more money! Find out why it pays to start saving now when it comes to compound interest.

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