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Watch-it-Wednesday: Compound Interest Explained

Compound interest is "[interest] calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest of previous periods of a deposit or loan. Compound interest can be thought of as “interest on interest,” and will make a deposit or loan grow at a faster rate than simple interest, which is interest calculated only on the principal amount.

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Personal Finance

Try This: Price Matching

We are frequently able to save a good chunk of change, especially on electronics, by taking the time to price-match. What is this money-saving miracle, you ask? According to Wise Geek, "Price matching is a practice in which a store promises to match another store's prices for certain products."

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Personal Finance

Thrifty Thursday: 30 Alternative Uses for Baking Soda

Here's a little secret for you: Right now, at this very minute, it is highly likely that you have a few multi-use miracle workers hanging out in your kitchen cabinets. Sure, you break them out for cooking and baking regularly, but why not show them a little love in between those moments, too? We've already shared the many ways you can use vinegar around the house and save money (and the environment) as a result. Now it's baking soda's time to shine!

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Personal Finance

Watch-it-Wednesday: Minimalist Budget Tips for Saving Time + Money

We came across Exploring Alternatives' channel on YouTube and could not stop watching! This couple has some incredibly useful advice - and even though much of it we've heard before, it holds a different power when they discuss personal examples and the impact its had on their lives.

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Personal Finance

Money Monday: Top Tips for Fundraising

While tried and true methods like bake sales and selling magazine subscriptions might prove semi-successful, take the following steps and a test a few new methods to take your fundraising to the next level!

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Community Engagement & Impact