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How to Avoid ATM Double Whammy

Chonce Maddox / December 2nd, 2015 / 1 Comment

When you are out and need cash quickly, ATMs can be convenient, but their fees are not. You’ve probably experienced double whammy before when you had to stop and get cash from the closest ATM that wasn’t in your bank’s network, only to find out that you will get charged a fee in order to withdraw your money along with another fee from your bank or credit union simply for using an out-of-network...

Fun and Frugal Holiday Traditions to Enjoy as a Family

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Chonce Maddox / December 1st, 2015 / 2 Comments

I know it’s been said many times that the holidays are not just about gifts and money. There are so many other things to enjoy and family traditions is one of them. It’s great to manage your money properly, find deals and save this holiday season, but if you focus only on the financial side of things, you probably won’t get much out enjoyment out of this time of year. Here are a few holiday traditions...

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How to Give Thanks to Someone

Chonce Maddox / November 26th, 2015 / 2 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving to all the American readers! The meaning behind Thanksgiving is something everyone should acknowledge whether you celebrate the holiday or not. It’s a great time to meet up with loved ones, eat together and share everything that you are thankful for in life. Sometimes life gets busy and we forget to show gratitude for the little things in life and appreciate what we have. If there’s...

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3 Board Games that Can Help Teach Your Kids about Money

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Chonce Maddox / November 24th, 2015 / No Comments

Playing board games is a popular pastime for most kids. Even this day and age with technology and video games taking over, parents can still go to any store and purchase new and old board games to introduce to their kids during family game nights. If you’re trying to teach your kids about money in a fun and engaging way so it doesn’t bore them, you can start with some of these popular board games...

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