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Articles in October 2022

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   Should I Get a Holiday Loan

   Kat Tretina October 31, 2022  •  3 Minute Read

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   While it’s a festive and cheery time of the year, it’s also expensive. Many people don’t have the kind of money saved in their bank accounts, leaving them scrambling to pay for holiday expenses. If that’s the case for you, you might be considering using a credit card to finance your purchases. But there may be another option that’s a better choice: a holiday loan.

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   Last Minute Halloween Tips

   Amanda Peterson October 31, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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   Follow these 3 last minute tips to keep your Halloween spending on budget!

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   5 Reasons Why You Should Never Take a 401(k) Loan

   Kat Tretina October 28, 2022  •  3 Minute Read

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   When you need cash for a downpayment on a home or when you hit a financial emergency, your retirement nest egg can look pretty appealing. You might have thousands stashed away in a 401(k), so when you need money quickly, taking a loan from your own account can be tempting.

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   Upcycle Your Closet

   Amanda Peterson October 27, 2022  •  2 Minute Read

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   This week's Thrifty Thursday saves you money by upcycling your own closet! Don't throw out those old clothes. Patch it, dye it, cut it, or give it to the dog! Considering the cost of clothes now days, whatever you choose to do with it will certainly help you save a TON of money in the long run!

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   Check Your Credit Score

   Amanda Peterson October 19, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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   Wise Spend Wednesday tip of the week would be to keep your spending in check by checking your credit score!

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   Cook At Home

   Amanda Peterson October 14, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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   This week's bit of frugality saves you money by cooking from home!

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   Using A Credit Card To Improve Your Credit Score

   CreditSoup Staff October 14, 2022  •  3 Minute Read

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   Credit cards can be a create way to establish a credit if you don’t have any or to improve your existing credit score over time. Learn more about how credit cards can positively affect your credit.

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   Don’t Scare Your Budget This Halloween

   Camie Sims October 13, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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   Halloween can scare even the toughest of budgets - make sure it doesn't terrify yours with these 5 tips!

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   How to Create a Budget for the Holidays

   Kat Tretina October 6, 2022  •  3 Minute Read

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   The holidays are rapidly approaching, so you’re probably coming up with gift shopping lists and planning your decorations and travel arrangements. But there’s one major task you have to do before you start making purchases: come up with a holiday budget.

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    Repurposing Home Decor

    Amanda Peterson October 6, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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    Are you eager to give your home a new look, but don't know what to do with your existing decor? Our Thrifty Thursday this week encourages you not to toss them out, but repurpose your home decor! Look for ways to upcycle them instead of throwing them out to buy new.

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    7 Ways to Save Money this Halloween

    Kat Tretina October 5, 2022  •  3 Minute Read

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    Halloween is just around the corner, however, it can quickly derail your budget. CreditSoup has seven tips to save money on Halloween candy, costumes, and decor.

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