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There's a lot more to personal finance than most of us ever learned in school. Our blog is here to help you hone your skills on the finer points of saving money, borrowing wisely, and charting a course for your future.

How to Create a Home Repair Emergency Fund

With proper planning, you can pay for any problems around your home. You may have an emergency fund to cover medical expenses if you get sick or laid off, but do you have a home repair emergency fund?…

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Pay Yourself First Budgeting

Reach your financial goals by prioritizing long-term savings within your budget plan, like retirement or a down payment on a home.…

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Take the Pantry Challenge

It’s fun, fast and guaranteed to save you money on groceries while cleaning out your cupboards and forcing you to get creative in the kitchen.…

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How to Set Your Children Up for Financial Success

Giving your children an early start on creating good habits can help them learn to save, budget and use money responsibly.…

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A Family Salon That's a Cut Above the Rest

Beauty & the Barber Family Salon & Shave Parlor is a York-based family barber salon and shave parlor opened by husband-and-wife duo Marissa and Jeff Miller on June 23, 2020. "We were blessed to be able to open our doors a week after our county turned ‘green’ during the pandemic," says Marissa. …

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Throw a Kid's Birthday Party on a Budget

Spend less without sacrificing fun using our seven tips for a party your child will talk about for months afterward.…

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8 Reasons Why You Need Mobile Banking

Online banking has become increasingly popular over the last few years—and for good reason.…

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Budget-Friendly Organization Ideas for a Nursery

Give your bundle of joy a great start with a nursery featuring multitasking storage, repurposed containers and loads of labels.…

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Create a Budget Binder

Go old school with this creative, non-digital way to track your budget and hit your financial goals. …

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