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It’s Time to Learn About Buy Now, Pay Later
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is a type of credit offered by many retailers through financial tech platforms like Affirm, Afterpay and PayPal, as well as some credit card companies. There are a variety of pros and cons to consider when utilizing BNPL credit.
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5 Tips for a More Affordable Holiday Season
The holidays are just around the corner. They can be a time of great joy and festivities, but they can also be a major financial drain. Make the most of your budget during the holidays.
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The Financial Challenges of Caring for the Aging
If your parents are aging into retirement, or if you want to be as prepared as possible for your own aging and long-term healthcare, it’s important to know the full financial impact of caregiving — and the best strategies to mitigate that impact...
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Adopting a pet? Learn the true cost of pet ownership.
There’s no question, adding a furry, feathery or scaley friend to your home has undeniable benefits. But adopting a pet can be a serious financial commitment...
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Tips on How to Teach Children to Save
Financial education is an important foundation for people of all ages and backgrounds. It’s never too early for children to think about and develop smart savings habits…
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Costs Are Rising: How to Handle the Current Inflation Rate
Is inflation making it harder to meet your monthly budget? If so, you’re not alone. The current inflation rate is top of mind for many Americans as they are feeling the squeeze almost everywhere they shop...
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Holiday Budget: Financial Tips for Holiday Savings
Rely on holiday budgeting tips from United Bank to keep holiday finances in check to save money and reduce stress. By making a holiday spending plan and budgeting for the holidays, you can spend less and enjoy more.
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Making Dollars and Sense of Credit
Your credit is a vital part of your financial health. Understanding why credit is so important, and what steps you can take to maintain good credit, helps you make better choices about your personal finance. Good credit also gives you more options for making the most of your money...
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6 Simple and Creative Ways to Build Up Your Emergency Fund
We all know that life can be unpredictable — and when it comes to finances that it’s best to be prepared for the worst. But, of course, the challenging part of the financial-preparedness equation can be how to actually make it happen. Enter the emergency fund...
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Top 5 Tips for Getting on Top of Your Finances
The idea behind financial literacy is that a person shouldn’t need advanced training in economics in order to make sound, savvy money choices — for example, decisions related to insurance, investments, saving for college, tax planning and more...
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Money Market vs. Savings Accounts
Whether you’re just starting to think about saving for unpredicted circumstances, or exploring whether the money you’ve worked so hard to save could be paying off more, you’ll never regret the money you didn’t spend. Most financial experts recommend building up savings equivalent to 3-6 months of...
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10 Steps to Improving Your Financial Fitness
Especially when facing uncertain times, it’s vital to have funds set aside for the unexpected. Investing in the future and adopting spending discipline might sound intimidating at first, but these savings strategies are vital and achievable goals for anyone looking to improve their financial health...
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