Want to save money AND live your best life? You can have both. Budgeting doesn’t have to be a bad thing. We have tips, tricks and tools that will help you save money without sacrificing the things you love.
Budgeting
From toilet paper to instant coffee, companies are shrinking product sizes without decreasing prices. This practice is known as shrinkflation, and it’s hitting grocery and big-box store shelves right now. Keep an eye on the unit price — not just the sticker price — when you shop to spot shrinkflation. Sure, you’ve probably heard a […]
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Budgeting
Graduating college or university is a huge accomplishment, but the rest of your financial life starts almost right away. Planning for the long-term future can be hard when you’re just starting out, but it will pay off big in the end. Making smart money decisions in your 20s will help set you up for the […]
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Budgeting
After a long period of record lows, the federal government recently announced a 0.50% hike in interest rates. The new rate is designed to help combat inflation, which recently hit record highs. Rising interest rates can impact your own personal budget in multiple ways. Mostly, it now costs more to borrow money of any kind. […]
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Budgeting
Inflation refers to the gradually rising costs of goods and services. Inflation effectively reduces the buying power of your dollars. The impact of inflation can be somewhat combated by investing in the real estate and stock markets, or finding ways to earn more money. You’ve probably heard the word “inflation” thrown around a lot lately […]
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