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5 Ways to Handle a Tax Bill You Can’t Afford

Kat Tretina March 28, 2023
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If you owe money, but don’t have the savings to cover the bill right now, it’s important to face the problem head on. You can decrease how much you’ll owe in penalties by using these 5 tips.
Build your Credit with Self.

Erin Benson March 27, 2023
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Managing finances shouldn’t be difficult, the secured Self Visa® Credit Card** can help you build credit responsibly while also preparing for the future! Here is a closer look into the Self- Credit Builder Account* + Self Visa® Credit Card**.
2022 Tax Return Checklist

Amanda Peterson March 24, 2023
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Tax Return season is here, and you have until April 15th to get your taxes filed or request an extension. If you prepare & file taxes yourself, the IRS has some very useful information about filing this year. We have summarized them here, directly from the IRS website.
DoorDash Rewards Mastercard®

Erin Benson March 24, 2023
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If you are an avid DoorDash user, you’re going to want to take a look at this new credit card with some awesome food delivery rewards.
Remove Shopping Apps

Amanda Peterson March 23, 2023
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You know those apps on your phone that you're urged to download in the department stores at the checkout to "save" you money? CreditSoup suggests uninstalling them for a while, while you're digging yourself out of debt.
Check Your Credit Report

Amanda Peterson March 15, 2023
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Spending wisely heavily revolves around your credit report. Why, you may ask? When you have a poor report - or a poor credit score for that matter - it makes it really hard to buy anything of importance, such as a car or even a house.
Save Your Green!

Scott Delzer March 14, 2023
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It's St. Patrick's Day! Help save your 'green' with these 5 simple tips! If you start today, you’ll be saving more of your green before you know it!
Job Searching? Clean Up Your Web Presence Socially & Financially

Kat Tretina March 7, 2023
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If you’re in the hunt for a job, you likely have polished your resume, bought an interview suit, and spend huge chunks of your day scouring job boards. However, if you haven’t taken the time to check out your web presence & monitor your credit report, you could cost yourself that coveted job.
Fight Temptation - Unsubscribe From Store Emails

Amanda Peterson March 2, 2023
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It's Thrifty Thursday & we are discussing Unsubscribing from Store Emails. You know exactly what I'm talking about. You go shopping & provide your email. Next thing you know, you're signed up for their daily deals, and your inbox is FLOODED with offers that you have to respond to by THAT DAY or you'll miss out.