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Pick a Savings Challenge and Beef Up your Piggy Bank
We all know saving money is something we should do but often we view it as a chore to get around to “someday.” So, to get motivated, why not start a savings...
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Saving is fun
Money in the bank brings freedom, peace of mind, and the ability to fully enjoy the everyday.
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7 Things to Start Saving for Now Even If You Won’t Buy Them for Months
How far do you plan? Do you have short term financial goals? Are you a spur the moment person or have you already mapped out the next five years? If you’re...
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Is This Japanese Budgeting System a Game Changer for Your Finances?
In 2019 KonMari was all the craze in the US. Playing off the idea of minimalism, KonMari is a personal organization system that emphasizes only keeping...
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Give Yourself the Gift of Boundaries
Transcript: At WECU, we love the holidays. We’re our best selves during the holidays. We see our parents, we reach out to old friends, and we give to worthy...
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Give Yourself a Gift This Holiday Season
Much of our time leading up to Christmas is spent running around buying presents for other people. While giving gifts to others is wonderful, it’s also a...
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1% Your Way to a Better Tomorrow
Transcript: Too often we see change as a mountain, and we neglect to take even the first step. The truth is- a little change over a long time can get you a long...
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Improve Your Marriage and Finances P.1
Transcript: Research shows that the number one thing couples fight about is money. Friday Financial Minute is going to do a multi-part series that can set the...
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“Set It and Forget It” Savings
It’s Friday afternoon and your paycheck just hit your account. Right away, all the things that you had to say “no” to these last two weeks jump to the...
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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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Have a Jollier Christmas by Saving Early
Christmas creep is a thing. It used to be that it wasn’t socially acceptable to decorate or listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. Now, once...
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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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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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