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Try This: 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

Quick Money Tip: Automate Your Payments + Save

Automating your payments through services like Online Bill Pay and Mobile Bill Pay at your financial institution are a quick and simple option to ensure you're paying only what you owe towards your bills each month, on time. Not to mention, you can forget about drowning in paper statements.

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Personal Finance Online & Mobile Banking

Watch-it-Wednesday: What are Hedge Funds?

If you've been around investment talk, then you've probably heard the term "hedge funds" before. But do you really have a handle on what this term means and how it relates to investing? Check out this video to get a better idea.

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Investment

Fun Money Facts: A Look at the Creation, Cost & Lifespan of Cash

In our last Fun Money Facts post, we covered the amount of currencies that are currently being used around the world. Now, here's a quick look at how much it costs to create our US dollars and cents - in addition to how they're made and how long they'll last. Just in case you were wondering.

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Personal Finance

Thrifty Thursday: Meal Planning to Save Money

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

Make Your Money Matter: The Difference Between Banks + Credit Unions

It's a common question, and it's one we never get tired of answering: What's the difference between a bank and a credit union? Sure, both offer products and services that help you house, spend, and save your money. But that's where the similarities end and the credit union difference begins.

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Products & Services