Tag Archives: Saving money

Leigh

Spring Break – Without Breaking the Bank

It’s that time of year again. College students across the country are pouring over brochures and making travel plans. It’s spring break season and getting out of town to have some fun before finals sounds like the perfect way to  Continue Reading »

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Lauren

A Lesson in Making Every Dollar Count

From ‘extreme couponing’ to making your own baby food, it’s trendier than ever to be frugal. It also makes good cents (pun intended!). We know our customers work hard for their money, and we’d like to help them keep more  Continue Reading »

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Amy

America Saves Week: Set a Goal. Make a Plan. Save Automatically.

Did you know there is an entire week devoted to teaching Americans to save each year? There is! This year America Saves Week is February 19 through the 26th. America Saves was created by America Saves and the American Savings  Continue Reading »

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Steve

Lights, Camera, Save…for a Car

Ask a teenager about an important goal to save for, and a lot of them will mention a car. The two winners in our Lights, Camera, Save! video contest both used this example to create great videos, and one is  Continue Reading »

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Amber

Making It Fresh, Healthy and Affordable this Holiday Season

‘Tis the holiday season again. Time for parties, dinners, cookies and pies… and the thought of yet again making that New Year’s resolution to hit the gym. Not to mention the dent in your pocketbook if you are the lucky  Continue Reading »

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Alison

Do You Have Any Coupons?

That’s what the nice voice from the grocery store’s self-check-out register always asks me after I finish scanning my items. I usually answer, “No.” Coupons?  I don’t have time to cut out coupons. And then one night I was flipping  Continue Reading »

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Amber

Lessons in Saving on Back-to-School Shopping

New clothes, new supplies, and of course school lunches…. How do you keep the kids happy and keep money in your pocket? We have a few tips to help you during this back-to-school season.

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Katelyn

Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Cash

If you are a bride or groom planning a wedding, there are a plethora of resources to help build and keep to a wedding budget. But what about the guests?  For many guests, it isn’t just the wedding, but there  Continue Reading »

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Amber

Take Your Cue from Cupid: Focus on Hearts, Not Dollars, for Valentine’s Day

One dozen long stem red roses: $50.00 Heart shaped box of gourmet chocolates: $40.00 Dinner for two with a bottle of champagne: $125.00 Heart shaped diamond pendant: $320.00 Overspending for Valentine’s Day: PAINFUL! So, how do you make Valentine’s Day  Continue Reading »

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Leigh

Baby It’s Cold Outside – Is Your Home Ready?

If you’ve got your sweaters, boots and gloves, you’re ready for old man winter, right?  Well, if you’re a homeowner, not quite.  A little time and effort on your part and your home – not to mention your wallet –  Continue Reading »

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