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Home & Auto

How Escrow Accounts Work

When you purchase a home with the help of a lender, the lender will likely set up an escrow account…
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Budgeting

Starting a Budget

Starting a Budget You know you need a budget. Your household is spending money faster than it is coming in,…
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Budgeting

The Zero-Based Budgeting Method

Getting your finances under control is nearly impossible without using some method of budgeting. Although you may shy away from…
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Adulting 101

Five Surprise Travel Expenses That Can Break a Budget

Even the most experienced traveler can run into unexpected expenses. To help you prepare for smooth travels, here are five…
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Budgeting

Use Psychology to Build a Budget You’ll Stick With

When you start looking for financial advice (or any kind of advice, for that matter), experts will share their take…
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Adulting 101

Six quick tips for holiday shopping savings

Holiday shopping season has snuck up on us yet again, just as it seems the summer heat gives way to…
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Budgeting

Shared Branching: Making it easy to access your account

Out of town and need to make a withdrawal? Shared Branches make it easy. Sound is a Shared Branching network member…
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