Posted by Amy Stockli on Wed, Jun 05, 2013 @ 03:00 PM
Don’t take the summer off from saving! It may seem like saving money is impossible. Or a big chore. Unexpected expenses or the temptation of a “must have” item or a fun event can make even the best plans tough to stick to. Yet having a financial cushion is one of the most important things you can do to feel financially secure.
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Posted by Kathy Carmody on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 @ 08:30 AM
Saving money is always in style and never goes out of season. But no one wants to feel like they are missing out. Simply put there are ways to trim your budget, but not machete it.
Budgeting 101
Fill out a monthly budget worksheet. Subtract your fixed and semi-fixed monthly expenses (phone bills, insurance, utilities, etc.) from your monthly net income. This will determine the amount you can spend every month without going into more debt. Divide that number by 30 to arrive at a daily spending allowance. This dollar amount is how much you can spend per day. Some days you might spend more, which is fine as long as you make up for it the next day(s).
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Posted by Kathy Carmody on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 @ 09:00 AM
Can you believe April is here? To me April means spring break, baseball and April fool’s Day. Growing up my Dad was always telling jokes and he looked forward to April fool’s Day. Whoopee cushions, stink perfume and fake rodents were some of his tricks. While I have not been blessed with the ability to tell a joke like my dad, I can pull off a prank with the best of them. So watch your back!
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Posted by John Muir on Mon, Feb 06, 2012 @ 09:00 AM
2011 was a very exciting year at Standard Bank! We completed our first year of blogging and would like to share the top five posts of the year with you. It was an exciting mixture of posts from Veteran's Day to paying off your mortgage early. We hope this diverse mix of information is what you are looking for.
5. Loose Change Can Add Up To Make a Big Impact - Creative ways to save money starting with the change in your pocket
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Posted by John Muir on Thu, Dec 08, 2011 @ 08:52 AM
The season of buying and giving is upon us... At this point, we are knee deep in it but I am sure there are still many of us that are behind on our shopping. I changed things up this year and started shopping early and so far, I like the change. I do not believe all the deals happen the weekend of Black Friday and
Cyber Monday. There are great deals out there throughout the season. I have some tips and tricks to help find them.
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Posted by John Muir on Mon, Oct 31, 2011 @ 09:10 AM
Most teenagers are just happy to have money to spend but this is a prime time for you to lay a foundation for a solid financial future. I know it is not as exciting as going to the movies every Friday night or buying that new hot item at the store, but when you are older you will thank me. I wish I had listened...
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