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Budgeting Tips and Tricks for Travel This Holiday Season
October 10, 2023
Categories: Budgeting, Holiday, Savings
Planning a trip during the busy holiday season doesn’t have to strain your finances. With our helpful budgeting tips and tricks, you can make the most of your holiday travel budget! Whether you’re flying across borders or exploring local gems, our guide will help ensure that your journey is memorable and cost-effective.
Early PlanningSpring Clean Your Financial Resolutions
June 15, 2023
Categories: Budgeting
As you begin to prepare your spring-cleaning list, don’t skimp on spring-cleaning your budget and financial goals to promote financial wellness throughout 2023. Here are some tips and recommendations on how to check in on your financial habits and goals to promote financial wellness.
Check-In On Your Financial Wellness· Spring cleaning your finances is a great opportunity to reflect on...
Have You had a Financial Checkup?
April 25, 2023
Categories: Budgeting, Savings
A regular checkup with your doctor or dentist is a time to make sure your health is on track, there are no big concerns, and things are functioning normally. You are making your health and well-being a priority, which is great because you want your body to function properly and effectively for many years to come. When it comes to your personal finances, how often are you doing a checkup? You need a banker just like you need your doctor or dentist. Keep reading to learn what a financial checkup...
10 Ways to Combat Rising Food Prices
February 2, 2023
Categories: Budgeting, Home, Savings
It is no secret food prices have risen in the past few months, so how do we combat these rising food costs? Keep reading for top tips to fight rising food prices this winter.
1. Create Your Shopping ListIf you expect to save money without creating or sticking to a list, you may experience sticker shock on your regular grocery haul. If you fill your cart with everything that catches your eye, be prepared...
What Is a Zero-Based Budget?
September 13, 2022
Categories: Budgeting, Savings
Summer can bring fun and spendy opportunities. Whether you need additional savings or a good challenge to get your budget back in check, it may be time to push yourself with a zero-based budget. What is a zero-based budget? If you need a good budgeting hack, check out this blog for all you need to know about a zero-based budget and how to get it going for you.
What is Zero-Based Budgeting?The name is very fitting...
What is a Credit Score and Why is it So Important?
July 12, 2022
Categories: Banking, Budgeting, Savings
We all heard to have a good credit score, but many people do not know what a credit score is, and this is ok we are here to help! Having a good credit score is a lifeline for your future, so it is very important to know what a credit score is, how it can be positively and negatively impacted, and why it is so important to everyone. Take a few minutes to brush up on your knowledge of credit and how you can have a good credit score.
What is a Credit Score? Read More6 Ways to Cut Expenses for Sweet Summer Savings
July 6, 2022
Categories: Budgeting, Savings
We all can probably agree that we’d love to have additional savings to go towards summer expenses. Whether you’re needing to save extra for an upcoming vacation, want, or some summer fun we’ve got some easy tips for you to reduce expenses for sweet summer savings. Shift your mindset to summer savings with these sweet tips.
Track Your SpendingThe first way to cut expenses is to see where your...
What You Need to Know About Saving for a Baby
June 6, 2022
Categories: Budgeting, Savings, Youth
Oh baby, it is time to start saving for the newest member of your family. When it comes to saving for a new baby it is very important to factor in all the expenses for supplies, potentially lost wages and even the optional splurges. The bucks spent on babies can be big, but here are some tips when budgeting for a baby to save where you can.
1. Calculate an Estimated Cost for the First YearTip...
6 Reasons Why You’re Ready for Home Ownership
May 10, 2022
Categories: Budgeting, Home, Loans, Savings
Questioning if you are prepared to become a homeowner? Here are six helpful tips to break down buying a home and what you need to be prepared for. Purchasing a home can be a stressful process. Let these recommendations set you up financially and emotionally when you are ready to pull the trigger on buying.
1. Be Mentally and Financially ReadyMaybe you have reached your savings goal or have gotten...
How to Save When Booking Summer Vacation
April 4, 2022
Categories: Budgeting, Home, Savings, Youth
Summer may be a few months away but planning to save now will ensure an awesome and affordable experience. The best tip for booking a vacation is to plan well in advance – start your planning process here by reading up on a few suggestions to make your summer vacation seamless and inexpensive!
Book Flight Tickets in Advance