Money Matters
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Since we all know what the other certainty in life is (death), maybe we shouldn’t be all that upset about the onset of tax season, right? Here are a few tax hacks to dial down the pain.
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Congrats. You’ve set a budget and it looks perfect on paper. You established different spending categories and what seems like reasonable limits. Yet somehow it’s not working out month after month.
Sound familiar? It’s a common struggle. But the good news is that there is a solution.
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Student loans payments can rival those of a mortgage, and most graduates aren’t bringing in six figures a year at their first job either. However, there is no need to change your name and hope the authorities don’t catch up with you. It is completely possible to repay your student loans and avoid default, even if you are facing economic hardship.
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Do you know where your money is hoing? Unless you’re checking your bank account after every purchase or every day (which is probably not the case for most of us), you may not realize how much you are spending. We can help.
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If you want to equip your kids with the tools to become financially secure and independent adults, a good place to start is with a savings and/or checking account. Once they see money going in and coming out, it can drive home a lesson about money management.
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Most of us agree that the health and wellness of our family is our highest priority. Next on most people’s minds is usually their finances. Here are a few financial rules to try and live by – or at least consider – that will help keep you and your family financially healthy.
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If you’re in a financial jam, payday loans may look like an attractive choice. They’re relatively easy to get (i.e., you don’t need great credit) and quick access to cash. And the people in the ads and emails you receive look happy and content. But there are a few major downsides
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Master your money with these nine tips to build financial wellness.
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The holidays are here. Which means pie, eggnog, trees, tinsel―and debt. With inflation increasing and holiday debt a-plenty, maybe the tree isn’t the only thing you’ll want to trim this year. Cutting debt is a great resolution, and an excellent way to improve your financial health and stability. Plus it may be easier than you think – with a little help from your Credit Union.
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You probably have plenty to do at the end of the year, from holiday parties to family visits. Even so, it is a good idea to set aside time for financial planning. The money moves you make at the end of the year can have an impact that lasts well into the New Year and beyond.
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