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How to Save Money on TV
Cable TV is expensive. Not only are you usually required to sign a contract, but it also is notorious for creeping rates and cryptic fees. 94% of Whatcom...
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Tips on how to save, spend, borrow and plan
Learn how to make saving fun, spend wisely, borrow responsibly and plan your journey, wherever life may take you!
One Way to Rebuild Bad Credit
Transcript: Your credit score can put up roadblocks in your life. With bad credit, it’s hard to get a loan, get an apartment, receive affordable insurance...
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Save FOR Something
Transcript: If you’ve ever wanted to start running so you can lose some weight, it’s probably been a hard thing to start and be consistent with. One thing...
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Own Your Budget
You’re in the grocery store. And your 10-year-old comes face-to-face with a display of Pokémon cards at the check-out line. “Can I get some Pokémon cards?...
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Just Had a Baby? Here are 6 Financial Steps to Take Now
People say that when you have a baby, everything changes – and this is certainly true when it comes to your finances. Whether you’re feeling prepared...
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Minimize Your Heating Bill with These Tips
The average American family spends $2,200 per year on their energy bills- with nearly half of that cost going toward heating and cooling. Here are tips for...
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Make Saving Just as Easy as Spending
Transcript: Sometimes it’s just too easy to spend our money. Companies are always inventing new ways to separate us from our hard-earned money. Take for...
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Be Comfortable by Being Uncomfortable
No one likes feeling uncomfortable. Routines can make us comfortable. When it comes to our finances, most of us are in routines, whether we know it or not....
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WECU Student Visa Credit Card
People do not understand how many ways a credit score affects them. Some know that that their credit affects their ability to get a loan and the interest rate...
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Make a Savings Goal with your Child
Savings goals are a great way for people of all ages to learn about putting money aside for later. By making a defined, measurable goal, you can work with your...
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Allowance
At its most basic an allowance is an incredibly useful tool to help teach your child about finances. By putting “their own” money in a child’s hands, you...
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Paying Down Debt: Avalanche vs. Snowball
It’s hard to know where to start when paying down debt. The Avalanche and Snowball methods are two great roadmaps to becoming debt-free and achieving your...
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