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Category Archives: Family Finances

Money in the Bank: Returning Undesired Purchases

Money in the Bank: Returning Undesired Purchases

Jan 26 2024
You mailed your return but did the refund make it to your bank account?
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  • Posted: Jan 26 2024
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Breaking Up (with a Credit Card) is Hard to Do

Aug 23 2023
Three reasons for reducing the number of credit cards in your wallet.
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  • Posted: Aug 23 2023
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Major Changes to the Federal Student Loan Landscape

Jul 12 2023
Navigating the convoluted federal student loan system and upcoming changes.
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  • Posted: Jul 12 2023
Pay Yourself First

Pay Yourself First

Mar 29 2023
This reverse budgeting system focuses on savings instead of nitpicking expenses.
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  • Posted: Mar 29 2023
Dogs vs Cats

Dogs vs. Cats

Jan 14 2023
American's love their dogs - but which family pet reigns supreme?
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  • Posted: Jan 14 2023
Getting Your Affairs in Order

Getting Your Affairs in Order

Oct 27 2022
Steps to ensure everyone in your household is on the same page about your finances.
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  • Posted: Oct 27 2022
Is It a Sin to Spend Money?

Is It a Sin to Spend Money?

Jul 21 2022
Reasons to shed the guilt and enjoy your wealth.
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  • Posted: Jul 21 2022
The Real Cost of College

The Real Cost of College

Jun 10 2022
Understanding the difference between cost of attendance and net price when choosing the right school.
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  • Posted: Jun 10 2022

Memories

Dec 24 2021
The greatest gifts you may give this year are the wonderful memories you inspire.
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  • Posted: Dec 24 2021

Recovering from Small Financial Mistakes

Jul 23 2021
You may beat yourself up over small financial mistakes. But what is small and went should you forgive yourself?
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  • Posted: Jul 23 2021
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