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Try daily expense tracking

Finding Financial Balance
With consumer costs remaining high, now is a great time to start tracking your daily expenses. Research suggests that financial literacy, mental budgeting, and self-control all play important roles in financial well-being (Bai, 2023). One simple way to strengthen these skills is by monitoring where...
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Reasons to check your credit report

Finding Financial Balance
How often do you check your credit report? Make checking your credit report part of your financial wellness routine. Currently, the three nationwide credit bureaus have continued to extend their program allowing for a free weekly credit report. Reasons to check your credit report include ensuring...
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Conserve energy and reduce your bills

Finding Financial Balance
With cold weather settling in, you may notice your energy costs rising as you try to stay warm. Seasonal temperature changes can have a big impact on both gas and electric bills, so it’s important to plan your spending with these fluctuations in mind. While staying comfortable is essential, there...
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Plan your holiday spending

Finding Financial Balance
The holiday season is often referred to as the “most wonderful time of the year.” Seeing beautiful decorations and fun seasonal activities can be enticing ways to spend money. Before committing to spending money, consider everything you have planned for this holiday season. Make sure to plan for...
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Costs of homeownership

Finding Financial Balance
As homeownership costs rise, how are you planning for housing? Housing is typically a large, fixed expense for most people. Recently, homebuyers in 2024 faced higher mortgage payments than in previous years, with a median mortgage payment of...
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