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Watch-it-Wednesday: What is Inflation?

You've probably heard the term "inflation" before, but do you really have a grasp on what it means and how it affects you and your financial situation?

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Personal Finance

How-Tuesday: How to Save Money By Meal Planning

Meal planning is a great way to save some major dough (ha!) at the grocery week to week. At first, it can feel a little overwhelming - especially finding the time to sit down and determine what you and your family will eat for the next five to seven days. And for that reason, it's not for everyone. Keep at it though, and after the first few weeks - and the resulting savings - you likely won't want to do it any other way!

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Personal Finance

Money Monday: Keep Your Budget in Check This Summer

The average family spends more than $4,500 on vacations, weeklong sleepaway camps could set you back $2,000, and average electricity bills for June through August can easily reach $400 or more in certain parts of the country.

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Personal Finance

Traveling This Summer? Protect Your Finances

It's SUMMER! If you've got plans to travel over the next few months, we hope that the preparation and the journey go as smoothly as possible. One pro tip to ensure that happens on the finance front? Let your financial institution know if you'll be leaving the state.

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Fraud Protection & Security

Thrifty Thursday: 7 Ways to Recycle Used Coffee Grounds

If you're a coffee drinker in this day and age, you're probably spending a decent chunk of change on "the really good stuff" - flavored coffees, whole coffee beans, organic, fair-trade - you get the idea. Are you being as thrifty as possible with this wonder-drink and getting your money's worth? Here are a few things you could be doing with used coffee grounds if you aren't already!

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Quick Money Tip: Try a Spending Freeze

If you follow many personal finance or frugal living blogs, you know that the term “spending freeze” has been hot in the blogosphere the last couple of years. But just what is a spending freeze? And why should you try a short-term freeze?

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Personal Finance

Thrifty Thursday: 5 Home Habits That Save Money

Looking to become a little more thrifty? There are plenty of ways you can do so, starting at home. We came across this article from apartment therapy that outlines five major areas you can save in and provides several links that offer more detail and inspiration to get you started.

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Personal Finance