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Thrifty Thursday: Green Spring Cleaning on a Budget

Good news! It's totally possible to get a sparkling fresh and spotless place on a budget by using natural cleaning products that do just as well as those with harsh chemicals and hefty price tags!

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Personal Finance
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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

You might have a list of things to tidy up around your house and yard in the coming weeks—why not tidy up your finances, too? Here are seven steps you can take this season to get your finances in order.

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Personal Finance

Money Monday: An Overview of 529 Plans

You might not have college on the brain if your child is only a few months or years old, but it's never too early to start thinking about paying for college. Start saving now and you'll lessen the financial stress and scrambling that could come when your son or daughter excitedly rips open an acceptance letter to their, very expensive, college of choice.

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College & Trade School Preparation

Thrifty Thursday: Top 20 Couponing Apps + Sites

There are plenty of ways to save at the store without coupons - member and loyalty shopper discounts, buying generic, and more - but one of the longest standing and most feel-good ways of going about it is good, old-fashioned coupons.

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Personal Finance
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Watch-it-Wednesday: How to Use Your Credit Card Wisely

So, you've gotten your first (or second, or third) credit card. Congrats! Credit cards play a big role in helping to build your credit score - assuming you use them wisely. Check out this video for a few tips on using your card properly and getting the most out of it!

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Debit Card & Credit Card Credit Score

How-Tuesday: How to Save on a Tight Budget

How can those who currently aren’t saving afford to save money? And how can those saving only a little save more? Here are our top ten tips for saving money when budgets are tight.

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Personal Finance