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How to Manage Money as a Newlywed

How to Successfully Manage Money as a Newlywed Congratulations on your marriage! As you start this new chapter together, there’s a lot to think about – combining your lives, setting up your home, planning for your future, etc. But these aren’t the only big things to consider.  ...

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Fun Money Saving Challenges for Families

5 Money Saving Challenges for Families  Money saving challenges are not only a great way to boost your family’s savings – they’re also an opportunity to teach your kids valuable financial lessons. So here’s a look at five unique and practical money saving challenges that  ...

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How to Live With Less

Is it your goal to live with less? We’re bombarded by stuff – overflowing closets, overflowing inboxes, a constant pressure to acquire that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled. But what if true happiness wasn’t found in accumulating more, but in letting go? To live with  ...

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Managing Money After a Job Loss

Managing Money After a Job Loss: Practical Tips to Stay Afloat     Losing a job can be a devastating experience, but it’s essential to stay proactive during this challenging time. Here are some practical tips to managing money after a job loss and staying financially stable. 1. Assess  ...

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Investing in Index Funds for Beginners

What is an index fund?  If you’re new to investing, you may have heard about index funds but aren’t quite sure what they are or how they work. In simple terms, an index fund is a type of mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks a specific index, such as the S&P 500.  ...

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First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

Biggest first-time homebuyer mistakes (and how to avoid these!!!) Buying a house for the first time is exciting, yet overwhelming and intimidating. And if you don’t know a lot about the process, you might make a few first-time homebuyer mistakes.  But while mistakes are common when  ...

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5 Smart Money Management Tips

Money management isn’t taught in most schools, so many people leave school knowing very little about finances. They might know the basics such as paying bills on time and creating a budget. But when it comes to bigger things like getting a loan and exploring savings options, they draw a blank.  ...

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Stop Overspending on These 4 Things

If you want to stop overspending, you might already be mindful of how much you spend on entertainment, clothes, and recreation. But there are other expenses that can also strain your budget. So whether you’re trying to improve your budget or keep more of your hard-earned cash, here are four  ...

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