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Budgeting & Saving

Get motivated to budget and save better. From building an emergency fund to preparing for retirement, you'll learn practical tips to manage your finances.

4/16/15  Budgeting & Saving
Why financial literacy is important

We attended the #FinLitSummit held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago yesterday – and wow, were we blown away by the insights shared by a diverse group of global finance and tech leaders.

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4/9/15  Budgeting & Saving
Keep the change, kid: Teaching about money the Aunt Pam way

Learn how one of our bloggers is teaching her nieces and nephews about money by letting them pay for purchases themselves and keep the change for their piggy banks. 

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3/29/15  Budgeting & Saving
Is term life insurance right for you?

Explore the benefits of term life insurance, which provides your family with a level of security for a relatively small monthly payment.

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3/26/15  Budgeting & Saving
Five tips for filing your taxes

If you’re a tax procrastinator and haven't yet filed your 2014 tax return, we've got some tips to help you avoid common tax filing errors.

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3/25/15  Budgeting & Saving
Should you rent or buy a musical instrument for your budding prodigy?

Learn about some of the factors you should consider when your child wants to learn an instrument and you have to decide whether you should rent or purchase one. 

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3/1/15  Budgeting & Saving
Should you give your child an allowance?

What are the pros and cons of giving your kids an allowance? What is the best age for kids to start getting allowances? Should chores be associated with allowances and how much money should you give? Learn some pointers to help you decide.

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