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How to Recover from a Blown Holiday Budget

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It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the holidays and overspend. However, blowing your budget for holiday gifts, parties, and dinners can leave you without the money you need to pay your regular bills in January, only adding to the post-holiday blues. The situation can feel even more hopeless if you racked up debt by buying items during the holidays that you couldn’t afford, taking out a payment plan or buying them on credit. Keep reading for tips on how you can recover from a blown holiday budget and pay back holiday debt.

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Checklist: Your Financial New Year

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It’s almost the New Year – and that means we’re thinking of all of the things we’d like to be better at in the next 365 days. New Year’s resolutions come in many forms, focusing on fitness, health, and career success, but it’s rare that we set financial New Year’s resolutions to increase our monetary well-being. In this article, you’ll find 5 financial resolutions that’ll help you get in tip-top financial shape over the next year. Some are easy, some are hard, but all of them are achievable and will make you a more financially rounded individual.

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Smart Shopping: Post-Holiday Deals and Sales on a Budget

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The days following the holidays are some of the biggest shopping days of the year. Stores and online retailers want to get rid of their merchandise to make room for next year’s supply, so most of them are offering great deals and big sales. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the sale and blow your budget. However, stick with the tips in the article below and you’ll stay on track.

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Big Jam 2017: AmeriCash Loans and 107.5 WGCI Partner to Give Away Tickets

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Do you have your tickets to watch Chris Brown, Rick Ross, and Yo Gotti perform at Big Jam on Dec. 30th at the United Center? If you haven’t gotten your hands on any yet, we’ve got great news for you! AmeriCash Loans and 107.5 WGCI are giving away sets of tickets leading up to the big concert later this month.

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AmeriCash Loans Featured by Marketing Automation Leader Marketo as a Cutting Edge User Group in the Lending and Financial Services SectorPreeminent installment loan provider AmeriCash Loans was featured in a case study by best-in-class marketing-auto

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Preeminent installment loan provider AmeriCash Loans was featured in a case study by best-in-class marketing-automation software provider Marketo showcasing AmeriCash’s implementation of their product to improve communication with customers and drive new business.  AmeriCash Loans takes pride in its mission to build lasting, concrete relationships with its customers. To further that mission, the lender leverages the most cutting-edge technology to simplify and customize its communication with borrowers.

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4 Reasons to Work for AmeriCash Loans in Missouri

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You already know that it is easy, fast, and convenient to get extra bucks from AmeriCash Loans, but have you ever thought about working for us? If you are looking for a great full-time job in Missouri, our locations in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield are all hiring experienced and friendly Customer Service Representatives. Not sure if a job at AmeriCash Loans is right for you? We’ve got four reasons to help convince you.

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Power 92 and AmeriCash Loans Host Grand Opening of 59th & Ashland Location

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• Illinois

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AmeriCash Loans has always been proud to serve our Chicagoland community. Our very first store, AmeriCash Loans in Des Plaines, Illinois, opened 20 years ago with the goal of building relationships with our customers and providing cash advances in times of need. In just 5 years from the opening of our first store, AmeriCash Loans expanded to 28 installment-loan locations in Illinois and Chicago. Since then, we’ve continued to expand into new communities and improve the stores in the neighborhoods we already serve. This week, we’re throwing a party to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of our upgraded 59th & Ashland Chicago AmeriCash Loans location.

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Giving Back: How You Can Help for Free

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During the holidays, it’s easy to remember how fortunate we are and how many every-day blessings we have. However, not everyone is so lucky. The holiday season is a great time to give back and help those in need. This might seem impossible if you’re operating on a tight budget, but there are ways you can help for free.

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Recovering from Winter Emergency Auto Expenses

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• Finance

The cold temperatures and harsh weather of winter are hard on your car, and even if you’ve spent time getting your car ready for winter, emergency auto expenses can still happen. Icy roads can lead to car accidents, heavy snow can damage your car, and cold temperatures can affect your engine in ways you couldn’t have prepared for. Once these expenses happen, it’s tough to know what to do. Your already tight budget and holiday shopping are on your mind, and emergency expenses might not have a place in your plan. Don’t worry – we’ve got four tips in this article for recovering from unexpected winter auto expenses. 

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Homeowners: Keeping Heating and Electric Costs Down

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With holiday lights and decorations, parties that require lots of baking and cooking, and colder temperatures trying to pull the heat from your home, it’s no wonder that heating and electricity bills increase during the holiday months. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck or stretching an already tight budget this holiday season, increased heating and electric costs could break the bank. Using the tips in this article and a little creativity, you can still have a holiday season that’s festive and bright, without blasting your budget. 

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