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Continue reading →: Your Guide to This Year’s More Limited Tax-Free WeekendEveryone’s favorite back-to-school holiday is upon us – tax-free weekend, that is. Most people are familiar with this exciting time right before school starts when you can shop till you drop and don’t have to give Uncle Sam his cut. Tax-free weekend is a fantastic way to save on supplies…
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Five Tactics to Avoid Unnecessary Student Loan Debt
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Continue reading →: Five Tactics to Avoid Unnecessary Student Loan DebtAmericans owe nearly $1.3 trillion in student loan debt, with the average class of 2016 student graduating with an indebtedness of $37,172. What once was a minor inconvenience to graduates has grown into one of the greatest financial epidemics of our time. While it’s hard to dispute the value of…
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Continue reading →: Using Home Equity Loans the Right WayIt’s no secret that the values of the homes we all live in have improved over the past few years. While the Great Recession presented several financial challenges, decreasing values of our biggest asset created the most anxiety and uncertainty. As home values rise, the best advice I can give…
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Continue reading →: Five Ways to Save on Dog CareFor many dog owners, their pet is just another member of the family. And just like their “non-furry” family counterparts, they have needs and requirements that cost money. Sure, Fido doesn’t need new clothes for school (or any clothes, for that matter), but he does need food, medical attention, supplies,…
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Continue reading →: Six Expensive Bad Habits Worth BreakingIt’s been said that “old habits die hard.” Whether it be nail biting or smoking, by their nature, habits are extremely hard to break. However, not all bad habits are created equal. Some may simply be harmless and annoying while others can have a seriously negative effect on your finances.…
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Continue reading →: 7 Dollar Store Must-BuysWhen it comes to shopping at a dollar store, most people envision sorting through aisles upon aisles of ultra-cheap, low quality products. In reality, just because everything in the store costs $1 doesn’t mean that all of the products are inferior to their more expensive, store-brand counterparts. Here are a…
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Continue reading →: Saving Money on Workday ExpensesEven though the whole point of going to work is to MAKE money, it’s extremely easy to SPEND a substantial amount of your hard-earned cash on work-related expenses. We’re not talking about clothes or office supplies, here. We’re talking about morning (and possibly afternoon) Starbucks trips, $10 lunches, and trips…
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Continue reading →: Sharing the GOODOur members are always on the go, and we understand that. It may be for different reasons – business meetings, soccer games, leisure travel – but there’s one thing you all have in common: membership at Achieva Credit Union. And you want access to your accounts – even when you…
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Continue reading →: Build the Perfect Budget in 15 Minutes!Ah, the dreaded “B” word, “BUDGET”. Is it said out loud in your household? If not, it may be time to start allowing it! Properly discussing and implementing a monthly budget is a great way to track and manage your finances. In fact, once you correctly set and follow a…
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Continue reading →: Save Big On Your Next Vacation with These Online ToolsYou’ve probably heard of travel websites like Kayak, Expedia, Travelocity and Priceline. After all, it’s nearly impossible to watch an hour of TV without seeing one of their commercials. These websites can definitely help you find some great travel deals, but the World Wide Web is full of other websites…
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