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    Tracking Your Spending

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    Tracking spending helps you identify spending habits that can have negative long-term consequences.

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    Flexible Healthcare Savings

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    An FSA allows you to save and use money for healthcare expenses with specific tax advantages.

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    Which Financial Decision is the Least Bad?

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    While millions of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck, you don’t have to.

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    How to Manage Your Veterinarian Costs

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    Pets are amazing, however, there’s also little doubt that caring for them can be expensive.

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    Should I Save for Retirement or Emergencies?

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    Having a well-stocked emergency fund is important. But so is saving for retirement. So how do you know which one to focus on?

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    Tracking An Entire Year's Saving and Spending

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    By reviewing your expenditures for the last 12 months, you can get an honest picture of your true spending behavior - and then make any necessary changes.

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    Benefits of Automated Savings and Investments

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    The road to financial trouble is usually paved with our best intentions.

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    Holiday Spending Survival Guide

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    The holidays are supposed to be fun but worries about spending can put a damper on the festivities. Incorporating these savvy shopping strategies can help you save - and enjoy a stress-free season, too!

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    How to Void a Check

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    Fewer people are writing checks, thanks to advances in direct deposit, online autopay for bills and payment apps, however, that doesn’t mean paper checks are going away (not yet, at least).

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    Financial Habits Everyone Should Master

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    When you establish consistent financial habits, it is easier to save, manage, and spend your money wisely. This article outlines the habits everyone should practice.