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Big Budget Blind Spot: Food Shopping

Your relationship with food is probably pretty complex. Rather than just being sustenance, you may use food for comfort, for social bonding, distraction or pleasure. When you really commit to tracking your food expenses as part of putting together a spending and savings plan, you realize food can be a complicated part of your financial [...]

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The 4 Bank System for Kids

We must help our kids learn to “compartmentalize” and manage money. Otherwise, they will get into the habit of regarding their allowance as money they can spend entirely on things like movies, toys, music, and clothes. It’s not a realistic view of money. As adults, if they treat their paychecks the way they treat their [...]

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Money Exercises for May!

Can you believe that we are in the month of May already? It seems as though just a few weeks ago we were celebrating Christmas, right?! Some of you may be getting physically fit for the pool or beach as the weather is warming up…we can’t really help you with sit ups or Zumba moves, [...]

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True or False? A Fun Credit Quiz!

Your credit score is a key indicator of your financial well-being and of the  risk you pose to lenders. The most common credit score, known as a FICO score,  ranges from 300 to 850. Generally, a score of about 700 or higher means you’re  managing your credit well. A score of 760 or higher is [...]

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How Did You Get My Information?

Identity theft is a real issue. Some people think it will never happen to them, but never say never. I have a bad habit of stuffing all kinds of documents in my wallet and purse. What if someone stole my person one day? I would be in trouble! So I think I need to start [...]

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And the Winners Are…

Choosing the three winning candidates from so many excellent applicants was extremely difficult. After careful review and consideration the decision has been made. We are excited to announce our three deserving winners! Thanks again to everyone who entered and all the best with your future pursuits. 1st Prize ($4,000) Bailey-Jean Walker who attends Clemson University [...]

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