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4 Steps to Holiday Budget Success

4 Steps to Holiday Budget Success

Spending time with family and friends. Sharing meals. Giving gifts. The holiday season is filled with magical moments that create lifelong memories. However, the holidays can also be seriously stressful. According to...
Personal Loans: Why a Credit Union Is the Best Place to Go

Personal Loans: Why a Credit Union Is the Best Place to Go

There are many reasons to apply for a personal loan. You may want a single loan to consolidate existing credit card and other types of high-interest debt. You may want a loan to renovate part of your home, to go on...
Simple Strategies to Help Your Kids Save Part of Their Allowance

Simple Strategies to Help Your Kids Save Part of Their Allowance

According to a 2016 GOBankingRates survey, 35 percent of all American adults have no money at all in savings. This dangerous situation illustrates the importance of teaching your kids how to save money. Kids who save...
Why Author J.D. Roth Loves Credit Unions

Why Author J.D. Roth Loves Credit Unions

Acclaimed writer and personal finance guru J.D. Roth is a big believer in avoiding corporate banks, calling himself a vocal advocate of credit unions and small local banks. If you're already familiar with J.D....
Top Car Apps for Your Vehicle Search

Top Car Apps for Your Vehicle Search

During the process of looking for a car to buy, you've probably wished at least once that someone would eliminate the guesswork for you. With a multitude of excellent vehicles on the market, it's often challenging...
The Pros and Cons of Giving Your Child an Allowance

The Pros and Cons of Giving Your Child an Allowance

Even in 2017, parents are still divided about whether their children should be given a weekly allowance. Many argue that an allowance helps teach kids about the value of money and budgeting. Meanwhile, others believe that...