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4 min read

How to Teach Kids the Difference Between Needs vs. Wants

Kids are quick to say they “need” something the moment they want it. It happens in the grocery store, the toy aisle, pretty much anywhere.

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Simple Actions That Make Saving Automatic (Even on a Tight Budget)

Most people don't struggle to save because they're bad with money. They struggle because saving requires remembering to do it, every single time,...

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When Should You Give Your Child a Debit Card?

If you've ever watched your child hand over a crumpled dollar bill at the school fair or nervously count coins at the grocery store, you already know...

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4 min read

Money Market vs CD: Which Should You Choose?

You've built up some savings. That's worth acknowledging. Now you're wondering how to make that money do a little more for you without putting it at...

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Father and son sitting at a table learning about saving money by putting coins into piggy bank

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What Money Skills Can You Teach Preschoolers?

Most parents don’t sit down and formally teach their kids about money. It tends to happen in passing, at the grocery store, in the car, or when a...

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What Is a Money Market Account and How Does It Work?

If you have been putting money aside and you are starting to wonder whether there is a smarter place to keep it, a money market account is worth...

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How Does a Personal Loan Help with Debt Consolidation?

First, let's say something that doesn't get said enough: carrying credit card debt doesn't mean you've done something wrong. Life happens. Rates...

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How to Compare Employee Benefits Packages When Job Searching

When comparing job offers, most people look at salary first and stop there. But base pay is only part of the picture. Benefits can add thousands of...

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How to Finance Small Home Improvement Projects

Spring is just around the corner, and for many Minnesota homeowners, that means one thing: a growing list of projects around the house. Whether it is...

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5 min read

What Is Your Invisible Paycheck? How to Calculate the Value of Your Benefits

When you are comparing job offers, the salary is usually the first number you look at. But it is rarely the complete picture.

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