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Category Archives: Saving & Budgeting Tips

Savings Tips for Your Summer Trips This Year

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Preparing to save some extra dollars will make your summer vacation all the more special, since you will be focused on fun in the sun instead of money woes.

Posted bycceacmsadminJune 16, 2025Posted inSaving & Budgeting TipsTags: Budget, Currency Exchange, money, Summer, Vacation

4 Reasons Budgeting for Retirement Is Important for Anyone

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Some people can start budgeting for retirement in middle age – ten, fifteen, or twenty years before retiring – and end up just fine. But most of us should probably start sooner.

Posted bycceacmsadminMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025Posted inSaving & Budgeting TipsTags: Budget, Debt, money, Retirement

Got Small Kids or Teenagers? Spend Less on Spring Break This Year

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Do you have a tight budget for spring break this year? No problem—there are still a lot of great experiences waiting for your family this spring.

Posted bycceacmsadminApril 15, 2025April 14, 2025Posted inSaving & Budgeting TipsTags: Budget, money, Vacation

4 Secrets to Spending less on Unnecessary Children’s Products

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What’s a cash-strapped parent to do? Using targeted, intentional strategies for spending less on unnecessary products is a start.

Posted bycceacmsadminMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025Posted inSaving & Budgeting TipsTags: Budget, money, Shopping

7 Things That Are Still Inexpensive in 2025

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Focusing on things that aren’t too expensive is one strategy that could help more people save extra dollars this year.

Posted bycceacmsadminFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025Posted inSaving & Budgeting TipsTags: Currency Exchange, Expenses, money, Shopping

How to Spot a Good Deal – and a Bad One – This Holiday Season

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Create a shopping strategy before heading online or out to the mall. An itemized holiday budget can help you choose how and where to make this year’s purchases.

Posted bycceacmsadminDecember 13, 2024December 12, 2024Posted inSaving & Budgeting TipsTags: Currency Exchange, holiday, money, Shopping

How Illinois Parents Can Save More Money This School Year

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As families struggle with inflation, they also need to figure out how to cover the costs of their kids’ back-to-school expenses. Here are five steps to make sure you get what you need without overspending.

Posted bycceacmsadminAugust 15, 2024August 14, 2024Posted inSaving & Budgeting TipsTags: Budget, Expenses, Parents, Save Money, School Supplies, School Year

How to Save Money on Summer Entertainment

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You do not need to spend a lot of money to have fun during the summer. If you have been looking for ways to save money on summer entertainment, consider checking out the following information.

Posted bycceacmsadminJuly 15, 2024July 13, 2024Posted inSaving & Budgeting TipsTags: Currency Exchange, Entertainment, money, Summer

Cancel Those Bills: What Expenses Can You Quit Paying?

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Canceling unneeded expenses doesn’t have to last forever – just long enough to pay off your credit cards and other debt. If you’re unsure where to cut the cord, below are a few possible places to start.

Posted bycceacmsadminApril 17, 2024Posted inSaving & Budgeting TipsTags: Auto Insurance, Bills, Cable TV, money, Phone Plans, Streaming Services, Subscriptions

5 Tips for Avoiding Late Fees

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One strategy for avoiding late fees is to know when you’re most at risk of owing late fees so you can plan accordingly or reconsider your financial decisions. Here are some tips for avoiding late fees.

Posted bycceacmsadminMarch 19, 2024Posted inSaving & Budgeting TipsTags: Bill Payment, Budget, Credit Card, Late Fees, Prepaid Debit Card

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