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Financial New Year’s Resolution Check In

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It’s been almost a month since you made your list of financial New Year’s resolutions. It’s a great time to check in on them and make sure you’re on track before heading into February. If you’ve been successful this month, congrats! Just keep doing what you’re doing and you’ll stay on budget all year long. If not, don’t worry – this is an awesome opportunity to reassess, learn from your mistakes, and move forward successfully next month.

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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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Budget Holiday: Hosting Thanksgiving on a Budget

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Hosting your family and friends for a Thanksgiving feast is a huge honor and a great way to welcome the exciting holiday season. However, having to shop, prepare, and decorate for your Thanksgiving get-together can get stressful quickly, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Don’t let your financial woes stand in the way of the sentiments of gratitude and togetherness on Thanksgiving this year. Using the tips in this article, you can host Thanksgiving on a budget and eliminate the stress of traditional hosting.

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Smart Shopping: How to Save on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the biggest shopping days of the year. They fall conveniently after Thanksgiving to help you with your holiday gift shopping. However, they’re also great opportunities to buy items that you’ve been saving up for at a much lower cost than normal. However, be wary of overspending on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Use the tips in this article to shop smart and avoid blowing your holiday budget.

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Budget Holiday: Halloween Costumes on a Budget

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One of the most fun parts of fall is getting to dress up in a costume for Halloween. However, between the makeup, wigs, and fancy clothes you might need for your Halloween costume, costs can get out of hand quickly. If you’re working with a tight budget, you can still put together a killer costume on the cheap. Read below to find out how. 

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Getting Back in the Gym on the Cheap

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The best way to save money at the gym is to avoid a gym membership altogether and work out outside. However, as the weather cools and snow starts to fall, working out outdoors becomes impractical, if not impossible. Getting back in the gym doesn’t have to cost a fortune, and the tips below will help you save money on a new gym membership.

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Fall Travel: 5 Most Affordable U.S. Cities to Vacation In

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If you’ve got the travel itch, but you’ve also got a small travel budget, don’t give up. There are plenty of ways you can stretch your budget to make your getaway the best yet. Whether you’re going on a quick weekend getaway, opting for a staycation, or going on a big family vacation, creativity is the key to having a great time without breaking the bank. To help you plan, we’ve got 5 of the most affordable U.S. cities to vacation in below.

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Budget Hack: DIY Fall Décor

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As we work our way through August, summer is slowly fading into fall. Temperatures are cooling and it’s almost time to start drinking cider, carving pumpkins, and raking leaves. During autumn, it’s fun to make the inside of your home feel as festive as the leaves outside, and decorating your house doesn’t have to mean spending a lot of money. You can save cash by getting creative making your own Fall décor this year. We’ve got some ideas below to help get your creativity going!

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