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What Should You Do With a Bonus Check? Posted 9/3/2026 by Lisa Ohnemus Getting a bonus check is exciting. I know when I have extra money coming, I can usually think of about 10 different ways I could spend it... |
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A New School Year Is a Good Time for a Money Reset Posted 8/17/2026 by Lisa Ohnemus
There is something about the start of a new school year that feels like a reset. Even when your kids are older, I think that back-to-school time still has that feeling of getting back into a... |
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Sending Your Child Off to College: A Few Money Tips From One Parent to Another Posted 8/10/2026 by Lisa Ohnemus
Sending your child off to... |
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How Social Media Influences Your Spending Without You Realizing It Posted 8/3/2026 by Lisa Ohnemus
Have you ever bought something after seeing it over and over on social media?... |
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Childcare 101: How to navigate costs and options Posted 5/20/2026 by Amanda Reid-Raper
For many families, childcare is one of the largest monthly expenses,... |
Tags: Credit Cards, Budgeting, Credit, Credit Counseling Agencies, Family Celebrations, Financial Planning, Health & Financial Fitness, Blog, Financial Planning, Emergency Savings, Credit counseling / debt relief, budgeting / savings,
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Why Families Feel More Financial Pressure in 2026 Posted 4/20/2026 by Amanda Reid-Raper
If you are feeling like money doesn’t go as far as it used to, you are... |
Tags: Credit Cards, Budgeting, Credit, Loans & Banking, Debt & Collections, Financial Planning, Health & Financial Fitness, Blog, Financial Planning, collections, medical debt, Emergency Savings, Debt Settlement, Credit counseling / debt relief, budgeting / savings,
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How does a debt management plan work? Posted 4/7/2026 by Lisa Ohnemus
A Debt Management Plan (DMP) is a structured repayment program designed to... |
Tags: Credit Cards, Budgeting, Credit, Credit Counseling Agencies, Loans & Banking, Debt & Collections, Financial Planning, Bankruptcy, Health & Financial Fitness, Blog, Financial Planning, collections, medical debt, credit scores, Emergency Savings, Debt Settlement, Credit counseling / debt relief, budgeting / savings, credit / credit scores,
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Busy Spring Sports? Here’s How to Avoid the Convenience Spending Trap Posted 4/2/2026 by Amanda Reid-Raper
When spring sports kick into full gear, life gets busy – fast! Between... |
Tags: Credit Cards, Budgeting, Credit, Debt & Collections, Financial Planning, Shopping, Blog, Financial Planning, Emergency Savings, Credit counseling / debt relief, budgeting / savings, credit / credit scores,
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The Money Reset: Getting Back on Track After a Tough Year Posted 11/17/2025 by Lisa Ohnemus Some years are just hard on your wallet. Rent goes up, groceries cost more, the car breaks down, and suddenly, the credit cards are doing a lot of heavy... |
Tags: Credit Cards, Budgeting, Credit, Credit Counseling Agencies, Loans & Banking, Debt & Collections, Financial Planning, Health & Financial Fitness, Blog, Financial Planning, Emergency Savings, Debt Settlement, Credit counseling / debt relief, budgeting / savings, credit / credit scores,
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Simple Ways to Save on Your Holiday Budget Posted 10/23/2025 by Lisa Ohnemus The holidays are a special time, but the extra spending can sneak up quickly. A little planning ahead can make the season feel joyful instead of stressful. Here are a few practical ways to keep your budget in... |
Tags: Enjoy Holidays on a Budget, Credit Cards, Budgeting, Credit, Loans & Banking, Family Celebrations, Christmas Spending, Shopping, Finding or Making More Money, Identity Theft, Health & Financial Fitness, Blog, Emergency Savings, budgeting / savings,
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