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Articles in November 2022

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   8 Apps to Track Your Bills

   Amanda Peterson November 30, 2022  •  3 Minute Read

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   Remember when you had to mail bill payments to your utilities, mortgage and credit card companies? Fortunately, consumers these days have plenty of options, including scheduling or paying bills online or using apps and software to streamline the process.

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   Adjust Your Window Coverings

   Amanda Peterson November 25, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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   Do you ever wonder why your parents would close the curtains or blinds when you weren't home? They did it to conserve energy of course! This week's bit of frugality comes as a slight household "chore."

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   Thanks For Giving

   Amanda Peterson November 24, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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   Time spent giving rather than receiving is really what this holiday is about. Be sure and spend some time serving others and giving your gifts this Thanksgiving.

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   Arro Card Aims to Level the Financial Playing Field for All

   Erin Benson November 22, 2022  •  3 Minute Read

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   The new card from Arro aims to level the financial playing field for all. Arro’s mission is simple - democratize credit and level the playing field by providing financial opportunity and accessibility for all. Arro is designed to empower financial wellness.

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   Meal Plan

   Amanda Peterson November 17, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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   Is it a constant struggle to decide what's for dinner? Our Thrifty Thursday tip this week is to Meal Plan. Planning out a week's worth of meals is an excellent way to save not only time, but money spent on groceries!

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   Veterans Day

   Amanda Peterson November 11, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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   Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

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   Set Up Auto Payments

   Amanda Peterson November 9, 2022  •  2 Minute Read

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   Did you know that just ONE missed payment can reflect on your credit report and could drop your score up to 110 points? Wise Spend Wednesday this week is to make sure and set up auto payments on those regular monthly payments!

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   How and Why to Get a Car Loan Before Going to the Dealership

   Kat Tretina November 6, 2022  •  3 Minute Read

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   Before you even begin looking for auto loans, there are a couple of steps you can take to simplify the process and make it more stress-free. Check out these 5 ways you can plan ahead and save a ton of time further down the line.

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   Line-dry Your Laundry

   Amanda Peterson November 4, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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   The days of owning a clothes line are almost long gone. However, if you're looking for a frugal way to save money - and energy - consider hanging your laundry on the line to dry!

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    4 Ways to Save While Hosting Over the Holidays

    Camie Sims November 2, 2022  •  1 Minute Read

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    Hosting even just your small family for the holidays can quickly turn into quite a bit of money and time spent. Check out these 4 ways to help you save!

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    Should You Use Credit or Debit for Your Holiday Shopping This Year?

    Holly Johnson November 1, 2022  •  5 Minute Read

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    Sticking to your holiday shopping budget can be tricky no matter how you pay. After all, you may have a dozen people on your holiday shopping list, and potentially more. Finding the perfect gift for everyone is hard enough, let alone finding gifts that are within your price range.

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