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Budgeting and Saving

How to start saving for an emergency fund

September 20, 2021

When Ben Franklin declared that nothing is certain except death and taxes, he probably could have added unplanned expenses to the list. Because where money emergencies are concerned, it’s not if, but when.

The gift of time: Plan now to save money at Christmas

July 30, 2021

With more than 20 weeks until Christmas, perhaps you haven’t made a list, much less checked it twice. But if you want to avoid overspending during the holidays, now’s a good time to get started.

7 summertime saving tips for a cash-free era

June 11, 2021

Saving tips and hints tend to assume you're carrying cash. But it's common to pay with a phone at checkout and shop at stores that prefer debit and credit cards. That doesn’t mean you can’t do some serious saving this summer.

3 ways the pandemic is changing homebuying in 2021

May 19, 2021

During the past year, we’ve all been hunkering down at home—leaving us ample time to think about whether our living spaces still make sense amid rapidly changing life and work styles. Many have decided to move on, fueling what could be considered the largest homebuying boom since 2003–2004.