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Father's Day and Financial Planning

Amanda Peterson June 11, 2024 • 3 Minute Read
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Father's Day is a great time to talk to your kids about finances. How to save money, how to buy a car, how to buy a house, and how to save for retirement. CreditSoup has 4 main Financial Tips that dad's should teach their kids.
Make Your Diploma Shine Brighter Than Your Debt

Amanda Peterson May 20, 2024 • 2 Minute Read
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Graduation season is upon us, which means caps, gowns, and… the dreaded “adulting” phase. CreditSoup has 6 graduation savings ideas that will have you celebrating smarter, not harder.
8 Financial Resolutions for a Prosperous Year

Amanda Peterson January 9, 2024 • 2 Minute Read
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New Year’s resolutions are a popular way to set fresh goals, especially when it comes to improving your financial health. CreditSoup offers 8 financial resolutions for a prosperous new year!
Finance Hack: Prioritize Cutting Expenses

Amanda Peterson October 12, 2023 • 2 Minute Read
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You need to take charge of your finances, but where to start? CreditSoup has a finance hack that you must prioritize - cutting your expenses. Here are 5 reasons why expense reduction matters most!
Why Does a Student Need a Credit Card?

Amanda Peterson August 21, 2023 • 2 Minute Read
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Allowing a student a credit card can offer several potential benefits & freedoms, but it's important to approach credit card use responsibly and understand the potential risks.
7 Dangerous Places to Carry a Debit Card

Kat Tretina April 26, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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It’s important to know that you shouldn’t rely on a debit card for everything. In fact, using a debit card can sometimes be downright dangerous. Here are seven occasions when using a debit card just doesn’t make sense.
Joint Finances: How Sharing Money Can Bring Couples Closer

Holly Johnson April 11, 2023 • 5 Minute Read
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There’s a reason the divorce rate hovers around 40 to 50 percent at any given time. Marriage is hard, and it often comes with issues you can’t foresee. You marry “in sickness and in health” and “for rich or for poor,” but that doesn’t mean you actually expect the worst-case scenario to happen. And when life gives you lemons, divorce is often the easiest way out.
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 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!
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.
Wise Spend Tip: Consolidate Debt

Amanda Peterson March 1, 2023 • 2 Minute Read
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With Tax Season here, now is a great time to look at paying down some debt. Wednesday's we tend to focus on where to spend out money wisely. However, sometimes we need to focus on reducing that debt, to allow our credit to build back up. Let's dive into the topic of Debt Consolidation.
11 Gas Apps to Save on Fuel Cost

Amanda Peterson January 19, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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This week's Thrifty Thursday covers the cost savings of using a fuel saver or gas app on your phone. Whether it be a specific fuel saver, rewards credit card, or even an app on your phone, using some sort of application to save money on your daily commute definitely has its benefits. CreditSoup breaks it down for you here in our weekly Thrifty Thursday tip on saving money.
Money Saving Tip: Automate Your Savings

Amanda Peterson December 21, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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Looking to build your savings account effortlessly? There's no easier way than to automate your savings account. This Wise Spend Wednesday we touch on building your savings account!
Top 10 Items To Buy In Bulk

Amanda Peterson September 7, 2022 • 2 Minute Read
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Stock up to avoid making numerous trips to the store. If you purchase things in larger quantities, they come at a lower price per ounce, so save money & buy in bulk!
How to Break the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle

Kat Tretina August 31, 2017 • 4 Minute Read
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A staggering 49 percent of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, meaning they have no savings. They’re completely reliant on the next payday to manage their expenses; if a paycheck is late, or an unexpected emergency comes up, they have no way to handle it.
Learn to be Financially Responsible

Kirsten Thuringer April 27, 2016 • 2 Minute Read
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Graduation is here and before you know it you could be faced with some tough financial decisions. Check out these personal finance basics to get you ready for the next phase in your life.
Financial Pointers for New Graduates

Camie Sims May 7, 2014 • 1 Minute Read
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Having a good knowledge of finances can help high school or college graduates transition to life in the real world.
Two Quick Steps to a Better Handle on Your Finances

Scott Delzer October 7, 2013 • 1 Minute Read
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There are many things you can do to save money each day… making your own cup of coffee instead of grabbing a latte on your way to work; eating in instead of dining out; clipping coupons; and more, but here are a couple other ways you can get a better handle on your finances.