Dollars & Sense

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Financial education is more than just learning about money

Financial Education for Children: More Than Just Dollars and Cents

By teaching children how to be honest and responsible, you'll be instilling principles that will help them understand finances, money, and budgets. Using life scenarios as financial examples, you can ...

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How to Save Money On Groceries [7 Money-Saving Tips]

Everyone is experiencing sticker shock at the supermarket. Whether it feels like you're grabbing 5 items or doing a full weekly run, the grand total can certainly make you step back and rethink your ...

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People Helping People: The Power of Humility and Gratitude

Giving, gratitude, and joy are in abundance this time of year. We would like to pay homage to this special time by sharing a bit of our story – from our humble beginnings to our commitment to service ...

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The Year is Almost Over, But It's Not Too Late to Reach Your Goals

The beginning of the year marks a fresh start, a new beginning, and New Year’s resolutions. It’s a time when millions of people hope to spark positive change for the new year, everything from fitness ...

Understanding how debt can help or hinder your long term financial goals.

Debt Management: Good, Bad, and Smart Financial Moves

From mortgages and car payments to credit cards and student loans; having some debt is normal. The important thing is that you exercise excellent debt management skills to ensure your financial moves ...

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Digital Banking: The Online Security Arsenal at Your Fingertips

Due to the plethora of convenient digital services and online apps, the traditional way we do banking has changed. In fact, according to a recent study by Forbes, the U.S. Consumer Banking Statistics ...

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Preparing Young Adults to Save Better Than You Did

Educating young adults about personal finance is a lifelong process. By helping them understand the importance of saving now (in their early years), you can help them establish their short and ...

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5 Steps to Create a Holiday Budget

The holidays are a time of joy, happiness, and celebrations when families and friends gather from near and far to spend time together. The season is certainly a special time of year. Yet all the ...

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Realistic Ways Your Family Can Save Each Month

In light of the changing face of the economy, many people could benefit from acting on creative ways to save money – especially families. Having a family and raising kids is expensive. Between ...

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