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6 Reasons to Open a Children's Savings Account for your Little Ones

If you want your children to be a financially responsible adult, get started today by teaching them how to properly manage their money. Teaching your children how to earn, manage, and save money will ...

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A Credit Card that Won’t Make Your Plans Cost a Fortune

Compared to other financial institutions, credit unions take into consideration you as a person and what’s best for your financial well-being so you can enjoy life more and worry less. Whether you’re ...

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The 5 Best Home Improvement Projects for Spring

Homes, like people, are a work in progress. Using the equity you’ve acquired in your home to enhance your home’s features, quality of life, and property value can be a very wise investment. As winter ...

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9 Valentine's Day Gifts That Won't Hurt Your Budget

Searching for an expensive and extravagant Valentine’s Day gift? You might want to rethink that. A recent survey* revealed that the number one financial deal breaker for couples in Georgia and South ...

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3 Ways to Make the 52 Week Money Challenge Work for You

In January, we typically start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. For some, this might mean making goals to eat healthier, stop smoking, read more books, or lose weight. For others, it’s all ...

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Borrow Money

Life is full of surprises! Even though most people aim to spend wisely, make savvy investments, and build long-term savings, sometimes unexpected expenses threaten to derail money management ...

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5 Pros and Cons of Using a HELOC for Home Improvements

It may come as something of a surprise, but a reported 90 percent of homeowners are planning some form of upgrade. Many anticipate making home improvements within the next 24 months, and that often ...

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20 Back to School Tips for Staying Organized This Year

It’s that time again when summer fun comes to an end, and we begin to take the steps needed to get organized for the new school year. From managing class schedules and carpools to attending sports ...

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How to Use Direct Deposit to Help You Save

A direct deposit is a fund that is electronically deposited to your bank account rather than through a paper check. The most common use for a direct deposit is for income tax refunds or paychecks. ...

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