Author: Elizabeth Gray
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Experience Valentine’s Day on a Budget
Worried about Valentine's Day breaking your budget? We’ve got great ways to save money while keeping the romance! You can even gift your sweetheart with anything from breakfast in bed to doing household chores … which will mean a LOT more than a box of chocolates! Continue reading

Start it Right
Take time to conduct a year-end financial checkup to start the new year on the right foot. Continue reading

New Year, New Money Habits: How to Stick With It in 2025
Are you tired of making New Year's resolutions only to see them all fall by the wayside by March? We've got some great ways to help you keep your financial resolutions this year! Continue reading

5 Steps to Take After Being Hacked
So, you’ve been hacked! Welcome to the 21st century, when it seems like this happens to us all. Follow these 5 steps to help repair damage done by hackers. Continue reading

How to beat post-holiday blues
It’s normal to have a little letdown after the holiday whirl, but you don’t have to let it take over! Get together with a friend, or even talk on the phone. Make plans for your next vacation, focus on realistic New Year’s resolutions and get outside and get active to help shake the blues. Spring will be here before you know it. Continue reading

Fun Gifts for Dad that Won’t Break the Bank
Every dad is different, and when Father's Day rolls around, you want to make sure that your gift for the old man is right on the money. Speaking of money, he taught you to be smart with yours, so don't blow your budget on the present! We've got an array of gift ideas for your dad. Continue reading

Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day
It might seem unromantic to talk about saving money on Valentine’s Day, but what’s more romantic than a balanced budget and a full savings account? Seriously, there are great ways to still have a romantic time without spending a ton. Continue reading

Build or Rebuild Your Credit with Our Savings Secured Credit Card
Struggling to get credit? Our Savings Secured Credit Card helps you build credit responsibly with a 17.99% fixed rate. Your deposit secures the card and helps improve your score. Continue reading

What’s the Best Way to Tackle Debt: Snowball or Avalanche Method?
Would you prefer an avalanche or a snowball? We’re talking about paying off your debt! In the snowball method, you pay off the smallest debt first, then move to the next smallest, etc. The avalanche method works the same way, but you take the debts in order of highest interest rate. Regardless of which option you choose, the point is to get started paying that debt off TODAY! Continue reading