Financial literacy
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Halloween is still a week away, but the stores are already stocked with Christmas items and many of us are thinking about gift purchases. So are merchants and credit card companies, who are anticipating $979.5 to $989 billion in holiday-related decoration and gift purchases in November and December, according to the National Retail Federation. This…
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It’s that time of year, where shopping is in the air and overspending can be a huge problem. Avoiding overspending can make holidays easier and allow you to enjoy the season and the months after.
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Talking about money is hard. Finances are infused with the whole range of emotions, so bringing up money matters with a spouse, parent, or child is sure to push at least one emotional button. But having family conversations about money is important for achieving financial stability, reaching shared goals, and teaching children about money management.
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If you’ve watched the popular television shows featuring extreme couponers, you may think you have to spend 80 hours a week clipping and organizing coupons to save money. It’s not realistic for most of us to spend that amount of time couponing. It’s also not a good idea to have outrageous stockpiles of food and…
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