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Oct 18, 2022 / Money Tips

Halloween is nearly here and that means the end of the year (i.e. the most expensive season of all) is fast approaching. With inflation reducing the power of your dollar, this year is shaping up to be even more expensive than ever. If that’s not enough to scare you to save, in the spirit of…

Mar 18, 2021 / Money Tips

How to Meet Your Savings Goals

Each new season brings a new opportunity to save. Whether you memorialize the moment with a resolution or you just have a general goal to save for your next big purchase, the right savings plan and the right follow-through can help you reach your…

Apr 23, 2020 / Money Tips

Use Your Quarantine Time to Organize Your Finances

With most of Utah in social isolation, you’ve probably had at least a little extra time on your hands in recent weeks. Maybe you’ve joined the tiktok challenge craze, or started learning a new language (self-paced online language learning is up). Or, maybe you’ve learned…

Jan 23, 2019 / Money Tips

5 Tips for Sticking to a Budget in the New Year

If you made a new year’s resolution to be better with your money in 2019, you’re not alone. In fact, 53% of American’s resolve to be save money this time of year. It’s the most common new year’s resolution – even before dieting and losing…

Feb 16, 2018 / Money Tips

Your Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Budget You’ll Actually Use

No one likes to be told what to do, especially when it comes to spending their money. If you’ve tried the familiar cookie-cutter internet budgets before and failed to stay motivated long enough for it to make any difference in your spending habits, you’re probably…