Archive - July 2018
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How Much You Can Save by Camping on Your Vacation
July 25, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, Family, Savings, Seasonal
You deserve a little vacation with your hunny and children, but what can you do that won’t break the bank? Camping is the perfect solution for families looking for frugal fun! We’re here to share a few of the different ways camping saves you cash and packs in the entertainment. Cost Per Night Camping costs zero to $30 a night based on if you have to pay a fee to stay at a camping ground. That number looks tiny compared to the hundreds of dollars hotels cost per night. You may have
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5 Things to Teach Your Teens About Financial Literacy
July 18, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finance, Savings
With your babies growing up, it’s never too soon to start teaching them the art of being fiscally responsible - but where do you start? According to the Council for Economic Education, only 17 U.S. states require high school students to take a personal finance class in order to graduate. Bank of Louisiana offers some great ideas on how you can begin teaching your child about financial literacy before they leave the nest. How does credit work? A lot of kids don’t know what credit
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Deep Cleaning for Retirement
July 11, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, Retirement, Savings
It’s finally time! You’re getting close to taking a new path in life - but do you know where to begin? Retirement is an ideal time to declutter, as you may be downsizing or moving locations. Bank of Louisiana offers a few ways you can deep clean for retirement, so you aren’t left with a mess! Turn Big Tasks into Smaller Ones When beginning to downsize to a different home or clean out old tax returns, it is easy to get overwhelmed with the process. Try starting small instead
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