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7 Winter Activities You Need to Try in New England
The holidays are officially over, yet that pesky winter season is here to stay. And, if you’re anything like me, you are already daydreaming about digging your toes into the sand and the smell of […]
How to Deal With the Post-Holiday Spending Blues
The holidays have come and gone, but one thing remains are bills, bills, and bills. Between paying off holiday purchases and travel, winterizing your home, and the impending tax season, January can be a tough […]
The Basics of Student Loans
The college application process is daunting. For many people, like myself, attending higher education was made possible by financial support. It was not too long ago that I was in your shoes. I remember thinking, […]
The Best Ways to Give Back to Your Community This Holiday Season
My mom and I are die-hard Christmas Celebrators. A large part of our holiday festivities includes giving back to our local community because, at one point, we were the family that needed help. I can […]
How to Do Friendsgiving on a Budget
We’re officially through Halloween and every holiday-enthusiast is already listening to Baby It’s Cold Outside through their headphones while they price check turkeys at their local supermarket… No? Well, maybe that’s just me. But November […]
Be Kind To Your Bank Account This Holiday Season
It’s that time again. According to a National Retail Federation (NRF) study, Americans spent an average of $1,007.24 on winter holidays in 2018. With that number expected to rise again beginning next month, being in […]
Banking for Beginners
So you are dipping your toe into the pool of banking, and you are starting to realize that it is more than just free lollipops and pulling up to the ATM. As a millennial, I’ve […]
Personal Loans For Beginners: How Do Personal Loans Work?
Since everyone is in a different financial situation, financial institutions offer many lending options. Doing your research or talking to an advisor would be helpful to determine what’s right for you. One of the options […]
Secured Loans vs Unsecured Loans: What You Need to Know
Chances are that at some point or another, you’ve had to borrow money in the form of a loan (or will need to in the future). Loans can come in a variety of forms and […]
Savings Accounts vs. Checking Accounts – Do You Need Both?
If you already have a checking or savings account, you might not feel the need to have both. However, it’s important to understand the differences between the two and to understand why they are both […]