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Five Ways to Use Your Tax Refund Wisely

7 Budget Cuts for the Holidays
Looking to save more this holiday season? Whether you want some extra dough to spend on presents and turkey, or plan to gift yourself by adding to your savings account, we are here to tell you it's possible… even during...

Spend Smarter During Back-to-School Shopping
It's that time of year again. The hustle and bustle of the back-to-school season is upon us once more. Backpacks, lunchboxes, pencils… Oh my! Just because you and your kiddos might be anxious over the latest supplies...

6 Budget-Friendly Home Renovation Ideas
As the weather starts to get warmer and the sun a little brighter, we're all looking forward to cozy, summer days well spent at home. Whether that means a nice evening on the back deck or a productive afternoon of...

Curing the Holiday Hangover
The Christmas cookies have all been eaten, all the presents unwrapped and the decorations are being packed away for next year. If you used credit cards to pay for all of the Christmas fun, you may be left with a feeling...

Eating Healthy on a Budget
We all know it's important to eat fresh, healthy foods. The trouble is deciphering which ones, exactly, are fresh and healthy. All those labels can be confusing, and deceiving: organic, all natural, free range, non-GMO?...