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• Hidden holiday costs: What to watch for this holiday season - Read Article

  Hidden holiday costs: What to watch for this holiday season

  2025-11-12T10:40:00-07:00

  The holidays are usually called the most wonderful time of the year, but they are also typically the most expensive time of the year. In a recent survey from Bankrate,…

  
• 5 ways to make loud budgeting TikTok trend work for you - Read Article

  5 ways to make loud budgeting TikTok trend work for you

  2024-02-20T15:15:00-07:00

  The phrase loud budgeting has taken over social media. The concept of loud budgeting means you share how you value spending your money instead of just blindly spending. It doesn’t…

  
• When to use a credit card versus a debit card - Read Article

  When to use a credit card versus a debit card

  2019-09-11T11:50:48-07:00

  Do you ever find yourself in the checkout line at the grocery store, reaching in your purse or wallet and handing over whichever card you grab first? You may think…

• One action your future self will thank you for: Annual financial reviews - Read Article

  One action your future self will thank you for: Annual financial reviews

  2019-04-05T13:50:02-07:00

  When we ask a client if they’ve performed a financial review recently, we’re often met with a blank stare or an answer along the lines of, “Sure, we review our…