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Do I really need this?

Tuesday, 26 February 2013 09:57 by Nicole

We live in a world where the pressure to spend money is stronger than ever. Everywhere we go, we are surrounded by advertisements. Advertisers have strengthened their ability to make people want something, usually by making us feel like we need it. Sometimes the feelings we get after seeing ... [More]


Fun Money Tools

Monday, 31 December 2012 14:10 by Jacki

To learn about money, there are some pretty fun tools available. [More]


Tips For Smart Consumers

Saturday, 29 October 2011 15:38 by Jacki

Shopping is fun, but it's important to understand some tips to help you be a wise consumer! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers the following tips to help you shop wisely and safely. [More]


Spend, Save, and Share

Sunday, 24 April 2011 21:14 by Jacki

Financial education is a lifelong skill that everyone needs. It’s important to learn about money at an early age. One great way to learn is by understanding the Three Money Principles of Spend, Save, and Share. [More]


Avoid making these mistakes

Saturday, 28 August 2010 12:52 by Jacki

Everyone looks back on mistakes they’ve made in their life and say they would do things differently if given a second chance. This is definitely true of money. Here are a few common mistakes people make with their money and how to avoid them. [More]


Saving for a Goal

Friday, 13 August 2010 16:55 by Jacki

In school, you probably set goals for yourself in academics and/or sports. This principal is also important for saving money. [More]


Back to School Shopping

Thursday, 22 July 2010 22:31 by Jacki

Hard to believe that in just a few short weeks, school will be starting again. Every year growing up my parents did “back to school” shopping for all 4 of us kids. I can’t imagine the money they spent. Some kids have to spend their own money on clothes paid for by a part-time or summer job. So, here are some tips for you and/or your parents on saving money on back to school shopping. [More]


You Gotta Know When to Splurge

Thursday, 15 July 2010 22:43 by Jacki

When managing your money, the best thing to do is keep a “need” and a “want” list. My motto is to only buy “want” items with cash and not with credit. [More]


What my Grandparents taught me about Finances

Thursday, 8 July 2010 22:20 by Jacki

You can learn a lot from your Grandparents just by observing. My Grandparents never sat me down and talked to me about money, but they didn’t have to; I could see the smart decisions they made. Here are just a couple of “old school” money concepts straight out of the 30s and 40s. [More]


How are you spending your money?

Friday, 4 June 2010 14:36 by Courtney

With summer time here, I'm sure alot of you have summer jobs lined up or you're already working. Have you thought about how you will use the money you earn this summer? [More]

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