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Money Management

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5 min read

Finding the Best Checking Accounts for Everyday Use (With Overdraft Protection & No Monthly Fees)

Finding a checking account sounds like it should be simple. You need a place to deposit your paycheck, pay your bills, and handle day-to-day spending...

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young girl in pink shirt with hands in the air celebrating with a savings jar in front of her

3 min read

How to Teach Kids to Set and Reach Savings Goals

Most kids have a running list of things they want. And most parents know exactly how that conversation goes: "Can you just buy it for me?"

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3 min read

Pay Yourself First: Creating a Savings-Focused Mindset

Most people save whatever is left at the end of the month. The problem is there’s rarely anything left.

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brother and sister with father putting money into piggy banks

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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4 min read

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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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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young professional comparing job offers on a couch

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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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man with glasses and a green t-shirt on computer

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Breaking the Cycle: How to Turn Bad Financial Luck into a Fresh Start

Around St. Patrick’s Day, everyone’s talking about luck. Four-leaf clovers, pots of gold, the luck of the Irish. It’s a warm and cheerful time of...

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woman looking at laptop with concerned expression

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What to Do When You No Longer Qualify for Government Benefits Programs

There’s a moment a lot of people don’t talk about. It’s the one where you open a letter, read it twice, and realize your benefits are ending. Maybe...

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