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.

3/13/25  Budgeting & Saving
Don’t rely on luck, save more at a credit union

Grow and protect your savings at a credit union, no luck required. 

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3/10/25  Budgeting & Saving
Putting your bonus to work for you

As bonus season rolls around, many of us face the exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) decision of what to do with extra funds. To help navigate these choices, we sat down with Nick Hamilton from Alliant Retirement and Investment Services (ARIS), a trusted expert in financial planning, to share insights on how to make the most of your bonus.

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3/5/25  Budgeting & Saving
How to pay for tax bills you weren’t expecting

Learn how to better prepare for unexpected tax bills, and what to do if you receive one.

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3/4/25  Budgeting & Saving
Retirement planning for women’s unique retirement needs

The longer life expectancy of women means they may need to save more than men, as a woman's money needs to last six years longer on average. Learn more about calculating your long-term financial needs and factors to consider in preparing for retirement.

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2/12/25  Budgeting & Saving
Egg-onomics: The real cost of raising backyard chickens

In cities and suburbs across the country, people are raising chickens in their backyard in hopes they'll save on the cost of eggs. But is the cost of raising backyard chickens really worth the price?

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2/11/25  Budgeting & Saving
5 steps you can take to feel more prepared for a disaster, by Suze Orman

Are you prepared if a disaster strikes your home? Financial expert Suze Orman shares her five steps for building peace of mind.

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