Money Matters Blog

Finding free or inexpensive activities for your kids can be a challenge. It’s great to get them active and out of the house, but at this point, you’re out of ideas. We have crafted the perfect list of kid-friendly things to do that won’t break the bank!

If it’s chilly outside and the kids are looking to wind down, a movie marathon is a great idea! Make a theme of it by making snacks to go with the movies you decide to watch. Think popcorn “snowballs”...
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It’s that time of year when you’re likely to see ‘for sale’ signs on every block. Maybe you already have your eye on one and go out of your way to drive past it on your way home from work. Before you leap into making an offer, take these four steps to be sure you can truly afford your dream home and everything that comes with it.

Alarmingly, many Americans don’t have a true understanding about what money they have coming...
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There’s always that house in town that makes you stare a little longer. It’s either landscaped so beautifully that you can’t help but take in their attention to detail or it’s so terribly neglected with tacky lawn ornaments you can’t help but gawk. We hope that you are the former but if you are looking to spruce up your curb appeal while sticking to a reasonable budget, here’s what you can do.

You may be surprised just...
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