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There's a lot more to personal finance than most of us ever learned in school. Our blog is here to help you hone your skills on the finer points of saving money, borrowing wisely, and charting a course for your future.

8 Affordable Self-Care Ideas

When life is busy, it's crucial to rest, relax and recharge without worrying about the high price of self-care.…

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Meal Planning for Beginners

Meal planning may seem like a crazy amount of work, but in the long run it saves you time and money, in addition to ensuring that you are making healthier choices.…

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Frugal Fall Date Night Ideas

The scent of pumpkin spice is in the air, which tells us that fall is right around the corner. This also means it’s time to suggest some budget-friendly fall date night activities.…

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How to Celebrate Halloween on a Budget

With Halloween right around the corner, if you can stick to a budget, you’ll keep your credit card statements from terrifying you at the end of the month.…

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Patty and Bryan's Home Equity Story

Buying your dream home is one of those big life milestones that you save up for and dream about. For our members, Patty and Bryan, their dream home ended up being one that had just a little bit more character than they had originally envisioned. Built in the 1980s, they saw their new home as an investment and wanted to give it a little face-lift so that they could bring it to its full potential. To do so, they knew they were going to need a little bit of help financially, so they turned to us for some assistance.…

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Tailgating on a Budget

You don’t have to spend a ton of money to have the best tailgate on the block. With a little bit of budgeting and a lot a bit of thriftiness, everyone will have a great time, and you’ll still cover all your bases.…

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How to Reduce Food Waste and Save Money

Over the past few years, the number of Americans experiencing food insecurity has increased, and while we've made great strides, food is still wasted by consumers daily.…

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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Taking steps this fall to prepare your home for winter could prevent you from paying extra money and keep your family safe in the cold-weather season.…

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Renovations to Increase Your Home’s Value

Selecting home improvement projects is all about long-term planning. Consider prioritizing upgrades that will add to your home's value in the future when it comes time for you to sell it.…

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