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It’s common to feel a mixture of emotions after the holidays: exhaustion, boredom, and enormous pressure to kick off your new year’s goals. Here are some fun things you can do in the post-Christmas, winter season to get energized for the new year! 

The winter season is the best time to visit a museum, especially If you are looking for something to do on those cold and rainy days....

College is a fantastic learning experience for young adults but can often be a very expensive time of life. While many wouldn’t change their college experience for anything, we can all agree there would have been some things we would have done differently financially. Keep reading for some money tips for college students!

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Oh baby, it is time to start saving for the newest member of your family. When it comes to saving for a new baby it is very important to factor in all the expenses for supplies, potentially lost wages and even the optional splurges. The bucks spent on babies can be big, but here are some tips when budgeting for a baby to save where you can. 

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Summer may be a few months away but planning to save now will ensure an awesome and affordable experience. The best tip for booking a vacation is to plan well in advance – start your planning process here by reading up on a few suggestions to make your summer vacation seamless and inexpensive!  

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It’s easy to skip out on date nights as life gets busier, and especially when money becomes tight. Making intentional time to spend with your partner each week or month is so important, and date night doesn’t always have to be extravagant. There are lots of sweet date ideas that cost little to nothing, so try some of these ideas on your next free night! 

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It can be difficult when your goal for the year is to see more of the world, but you don’t have a huge budget to work with. Between flights, lodging and food, a quick weekend trip can turn into a trip that breaks the bank. Here are some ways to still experience the thrill of traveling while keeping the experiences relatively cheap: 

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If it’s your first semester of college and you’re realizing that managing money is harder than expected, you’re not alone. It’s never too late to make changes to your financial habits. Here are some helpful money-saving tips for college students: 

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From braces to college, you can give your child a head start in life by saving for their future now. Here are some ways to start bulking up the savings!

Insurance can help to give you some peace of mind in case the unexpected were to occur. Having a policy on yourself is a certain way to ensure your children are taken care of should something happen. Even if the policy doesn’t get utilized...

There is no doubt that we could all use a vacation after this year! But that doesn’t mean we’re ready to blow the entire bank account on a trip. You just need to know how you can get savvy about saving on your vacay. Check out these tips for planning a summer vacation on a budget!

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According to a recent survey, only five percent of adults received any kind of financial education in school. It is a scary statistic, and may partially explain consumers’ record-high credit card and student loan debt.

If you want to equip your kids with the tools to be financially secure adults, a good place to start is with a savings or a checking account. Once they see money going in and coming out, it can drive home a lesson about money management.

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