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Increase Your Savings Budget with These 7 Strategies

Increase Your Savings Budget with These 7 Strategies

When you've done the legwork and created a budget, you want to feel like you're gaining ground on your finances. Don't give up if the amount left in your savings column seems scant. You can add to your current savings...
The Benefits of Personal Loans

The Benefits of Personal Loans

In recent years, personal loans have become more and more popular. CNBC reported that, in 2015, 13.72 million people took out a personal loan, up from 10.57 million in 2013. Compared to other types of loans and credit, a...
7 Money Games to Help Kids Learn to Save

7 Money Games to Help Kids Learn to Save

Your child's financial habits might develop sooner than you think. As Forbes.com points out, many children form their money habits by the age of 7, so it's never too early to start teaching your children about how...
New or Used Car? How to Decide Which Is Best for You

New or Used Car? How to Decide Which Is Best for You

It's no secret that cars are big-ticket items which affect your budget immediately upon purchase and for several years afterward. In fact, according to the Federal Trade Commission, a vehicle is the second largest...
Personal Loans: What You Need to Know

Personal Loans: What You Need to Know

Personal Loans: What You Need to Know Even with the best budget planning, you can find yourself in a financial pinch. It happens when the washing machine turns silent beyond repair or your car tires are no longer safe for...
Kids' Savings: Cultivating Lifelong Financial Literacy

Kids' Savings: Cultivating Lifelong Financial Literacy

Modern banking is filled with conveniences like debit cards, phone payment apps and direct deposit. The challenge? It's difficult for children to grasp financial concepts when they don't see actual money change...