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The holiday season can be tough on spending—it can drain your bank accounts and leave you in debt. But it’s a struggle that can be avoided with some proper financial planning. Create a holiday budget Many people don’t plan for extra holiday expenses. In fact, the average U.S. consumer racked up about $1,300 on credit […]
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U.S. consumers can often choose from a variety of rewards credit cards or cash-back programs, which can earn you free flights, trips, rentals, or even get you a check in the mail. But there’s another program in town—Stock-Back® rewards¹, which allows you to invest where and whenever you shop. But how does Stock-Back®¹ stack up to
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You go to the bank to put money in your savings account, to make a withdrawal, to apply for a loan, and more. But banks aren’t just places where you store your cash. They’re also businesses, and part of a large sector of the economy. The economy couldn’t function without a solid banking system, but
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On average, Americans may spend about $18,000 a year on non-essential items, also known as discretionary spending, according to one 2019 study. While it’s important to spend on things that give you pleasure—whether it’s a cable subscription or take out once in a while—this kind of spending can get out of hand quickly if you’re
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Decades ago, an engaged couple probably never had to agonize about asking their parents to help pay for their wedding. It was understood that the bride’s parents would pick up the tab in its entirety, from the champagne toast to the favors nobody really wanted. (This was at a time when the only people getting
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If you’ve been trying to plan your wedding in 2021, the experience has probably been somewhat challenging. Okay, very challenging. The pandemic has affected every aspect of planning, from where and when you can exchange vows to how many people you can invite to the reception. Want to book a venue for a Saturday night?
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You might not realize it, but teaching your kids about investing and saving can be just as important as teaching them how to read and write. In fact, kids start to understand the basics of how money works when they’re just three years old, according to some experts. And when they’re seven, a lot of
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