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• 5 Ways to Save on Holiday Gifting

  Posted Date November 1, 2019 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2Client

  🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readBelieve it or not, the holidays are right around the corner. And try as you might, overspending is real – whether you plan ahead or wait until the last minute. With this in mind, here are a few ways to get a handle on spending and save money on gifting. Set Limits. Decide how much you’re going to spend overall on holiday gifts and how many people you’re buying for. Then do the math. For instance, you might want to spend $250 for 10 people. That’s $25 per person. However, there might be those you want... View Article

• How Parents Can Save Money for College-Bound Kids

  Posted Date October 1, 2019 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2Client

  🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readNo matter how old your children are, it’s always a good idea to start saving for college as soon as possible. (Yes, even when they’re still in diapers.) This might sound overwhelming, especially if you haven’t started, but take heart, it’s never too late. Here are a few things to do before you start saving, as well as smart ways to gather the resources you’ll need. Figure Out How Much College Will Cost Is your child interested in a state school? A small private university? Or a trade school? Create a list of schools, do the... View Article

• 5 Money-Saving Ideas for Back-to-School Shopping

  Posted Date September 1, 2019 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in Service2Client

  🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readJust when you’ve finished spending a bunch on swimsuits and stuff for grilling out, summer’s over and it’s time for the kids the head back to school. How did this happen? Here are some ways to cut expenses while shopping for all those inevitable, seemingly never-ending things that the season demands. Create a Budget This might seem like a no-brainer, but it’s worth mentioning and well worth it before you enter headlong and breathless into the frenzy of a superstore. Make a list of the things you need before you leave the house, then let your... View Article