The new year is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to make a resolution to save more money. These five tips will help you trim spending, beef up savings, and reduce stress. 1. Pay it off Make paying off your credit cards a priority. Let’s say you have a $2,000 balance at 18% … Continue reading “Start 2018 With Savings”
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Yes, New Year’s resolutions are a month off, but it’s never too early to get your finances healthy! Your finances, and the decisions you make about them, change over time. They are different from your friends’ or your parents’ finances. Still, some broad guidelines can help you get a handle on your financial plans. * On average, … Continue reading “Financial Fitness Can Be Yours”
We recently launched our newest phone app, which lets you access your accounts 24/7 with ease. In addition to your personal accounts, there are so many other ways your phone can access financial information. There are a number of useful apps that can even help you save money and track your spending. Level Money — Are you … Continue reading “Save Savvy With Your Smart Phone”
Last week we shared about organizing your finances to help family and budget. Now we’ve got a few tips for staying informed and in control. Do you know your net worth? Or how much you spend each month, and on what? Or how much you can expect from your pension plan or Social Security in retirement? … Continue reading “Simple Tips to Organize Your Finance”
There’s so much advice out there for saving money with meal planning. Eliminating restaurant meals can be an easy thing to say, but sometimes it’s harder than it seems to stick the goal. But not to worry, you can save money while still enjoying your trips to the grocery or dining out–it just takes shifting a few things. … Continue reading “Food Finds That Save”
For many college students money is tight, but there’s still great ways to save! Here are some simple ideas: BUDGET The first thing is to plan a budget ahead of time. It’s smart to create a spending plan so you know where and how you’re spending your money. If you don’t know where your money is … Continue reading “Saving as a College Student”
Paying off debt is a great goal, but many people give into an impulse to be rid of debt by depleting their savings. While this may seem like a great idea, over the long run it may actually hurt you more. Mathematically, based on the interest rates of your loans versus your savings account (or other savings products), … Continue reading “How Saving Helps Pay Down Debt”
No one likes throwing away food, especially if you’re trying to save money. But what do you do with those fresh string beans you got on sale that may not get eaten before they go bad? Freezing your food can save you money and time. Plus, it allow you to enjoy your savings for months, and … Continue reading “How to Save Money With Your Freezer”
Most teenagers have big dreams. Some dream of owning a car, traveling, or starting a business. Many plan on attending college. All those dreams require cash. So how do you turn that dream into reality? Be a dream achiever and start saving your money. Think small to save big If you’re 13 years old and you … Continue reading “Youth Post: Saving For Your Dreams”
According to the National Retail Federation, the average American household spends $688 on back-to-school shopping — 64% of it is spent on clothing and electronics. Here are a 10 ways to save this fall and throughout the year. 1. Create a checklist of items and stick to it. Most schools send out lists of items … Continue reading “10 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping”