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Don't Spend Your Tax Return - Here's Why

Amanda Peterson April 5, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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If you have BIG plans for that tax return you might be receiving this year, we're here to say don't. CreditSoup's Wise Spend Wednesday tip this week is to not spend your tax return. Save it instead!
Save Money: Repair Your Own Clothing

Amanda Peterson March 31, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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Have you seen the price of clothing lately? The average American throws away 81 pounds of clothes each year, with nearly 95% of which can be reused or recycled. With inflation on most things right now at an all-time high, Frugal Friday discusses how to save money and repair your own clothing.
5 Ways to Handle a Tax Bill You Can’t Afford

Kat Tretina March 28, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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If you owe money, but don’t have the savings to cover the bill right now, it’s important to face the problem head on. You can decrease how much you’ll owe in penalties by using these 5 tips.
Build your Credit with Self.

Erin Benson March 27, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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Managing finances shouldn’t be difficult, the secured Self Visa® Credit Card** can help you build credit responsibly while also preparing for the future! Here is a closer look into the Self- Credit Builder Account* + Self Visa® Credit Card**.
Remove Shopping Apps

Amanda Peterson March 23, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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You know those apps on your phone that you're urged to download in the department stores at the checkout to "save" you money? CreditSoup suggests uninstalling them for a while, while you're digging yourself out of debt.
Check Your Credit Report

Amanda Peterson March 15, 2023 • 4 Minute Read
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Spending wisely heavily revolves around your credit report. Why, you may ask? When you have a poor report - or a poor credit score for that matter - it makes it really hard to buy anything of importance, such as a car or even a house.
Save Your Green!

Scott Delzer March 14, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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It's St. Patrick's Day! Help save your 'green' with these 5 simple tips! If you start today, you’ll be saving more of your green before you know it!
Job Hunting Hack: Clean Up Your Social & Financial Profiles

Kat Tretina March 7, 2023 • 4 Minute Read
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If you’re in the hunt for a job, you likely have polished your resume, bought an interview suit, and spend huge chunks of your day scouring job boards. However, if you haven’t taken the time to check out your web presence & monitor your credit report, you could cost yourself that coveted job.
Fight Temptation - Unsubscribe From Store Emails

Amanda Peterson March 2, 2023 • 2 Minute Read
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It's Thrifty Thursday & we are discussing Unsubscribing from Store Emails. You know exactly what I'm talking about. You go shopping & provide your email. Next thing you know, you're signed up for their daily deals, and your inbox is FLOODED with offers that you have to respond to by THAT DAY or you'll miss out.