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Money Management (12)

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How to Reduce Financial Stress in 4 Steps

Financial stress in Olmsted County is skyrocketing, according to a recent report put out by the Olmsted County Community Health Improvement Plan. One...

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Kebabs on a grill

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5 Ways to Save When Hosting a Barbecue

At first glance, you wouldn’t think that barbecues are the place to get ahead financially. After all, barbecues are supposed to be a time to have...

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Happy woman creating budget

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How to Nail Adulting After College in 5 Steps

If you’ve just graduated from college, the odds are good you’re feeling equal parts exhilaration and terror. That’s understandable. Adulting isn’t...

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Financial Steps you Must Take Before Baby is Born

Having a new baby is exciting, but any parent will tell you it's also a little scary. This is a life-changing event, and there’s a lot you and your...

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Woman reviewing medical bills

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5 Steps to Take When you Get a Large Medical Bill

In 21st century America, there may be no scarier words than “I have to go to the hospital.” This isn’t only because you might have a serious medical...

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Common Money Fears

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4 Common Money Fears (and How to Overcome Them)

What’s the one thing holding most people back from financial success? Believe it or not, it isn’t lack of money. It’s fear—fear that you’ll get...

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Financial Moves to Make When Life Gets Expensive

If you’ve been feeling like your paycheck doesn’t quite cover what it used to, you’re probably right. Thanks to inflation, you’re paying a little...

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5 Things you Must do Before Using a Credit Card Internationally

In times past, traveling to another country meant keeping your credit card in your wallet and bringing along enough cash to fund your trip. You might...

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Couple setting up a SMART goal

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How to Fund Your Summer Vacation Using SMART Goals

Coming up with an exciting plan for a vacation is easy. Paying for it, though, can be a bit harder, especially if you’re trying to stay out of debt.

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How to finance your vacation

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How to Finance Your Summer Vacation

There are two questions everyone asks when they start to plan a summer vacation. The first question is, “Where are we going to go?” This is followed...

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