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Saving & Investing (13)

what is a money market account

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What is a Money Market Savings Account

Money market accounts are a type of high interest savings account that offers similar features to a checking account. Typically, these accounts offer...

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Using a Pet Savings Account to Budget for Pet Expenses

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Using a Pet Savings Account to Budget for Pet Expenses

How do you plan and budget for your pet expenses? Maybe you use your credit card or have pet insurance to help pay for some of the costs as they crop...

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Young couple planning a new purchase sitting together pointing to a document held by the wife as the husband does the necessary calculations on a calculator

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How to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Every financial expert talks about the importance of saving money. A lot of them have also come up with innovative ways to save, not to mention what...

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52 week savings challenge | easy ways to save money | savings accounts | first alliance credit union mn

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A Seriously Simple 52 Week Saving Plan

Setting a savings goal can be difficult, especially when you're not sure where to start. Often, we end up setting our goals too high and they're...

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Questions to Ask When Choosing a Trustee for Your Trust Fund

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Four Questions to Ask When Choosing a Trustee for Your Trust Fund

In previous blog posts, we’ve talked about why a trust fund can help you even if you’re not rich. We’ve also talked about how to set up a trust fund....

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Tax Refund - Orange Button on Computer Keyboard. Internet Concept.

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Tax Return Not What you Expected? Here's What You Need to Know

Are you hoping to get a refund from your tax return? If so, you’re not alone. Many people intend to use their refund as a "forced savings plan,"...

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Emergency fund, emergency money, savings

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How to Start an Emergency Fund

The number one tip you hear again and again from financial experts is start an emergency fund. This typically means having money in a savings account...

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Money Management Tips | Savings Tips | Better Ways to Save Money | Easy Ways to Manage Money | Fun Ideas for Managing and Saving Money | First Alliance Credit Union MN

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9 Ideas to Make Saving Money More Enjoyable

If saving and managing your money sounds boring, then get creative with it! Spice up your money management habits with these quick and easy money...

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Graduate students holding a piggybank with education savings

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Saving and Paying for College

Although the escalating costs of colleges may seem overwhelming, planning for this expense ahead of time can help ease your mind. Fortunately, there...

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how to stop overspending | first alliance credit union mn

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Shop Like a Minimalist to Avoid Overspending

Do you feel like you have tried all the tricks in the book to curb your overspending habits? You’ve tried various budgeting tactics, couponing,...

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