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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

How to Make a March Personal Finance Calendar

Managing your personal finances is an ongoing process that requires discipline. Most people are successful at making sure the bills get paid and often saving a little on a regular basis. However, managing your finances effectively is more than just handling the daily or monthly tasks. Here is a monthly calendar for March that can serve as a guide to addressing some of these other issues.
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Tax Time Tips

Each year, as the April 15th deadline to either file your taxes or file for an extension approaches, many people scramble to submit their tax returns. As you embark on your tax journey, ease the process by starting with our list of key tasks and things to remember.
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Fun Ways to Build Your Savings Account

Saving money doesn’t have to be something you dread. Whether you’re just beginning a path to financial responsibility or you’ve been handling your finances successfully for years, adding variety to your savings routine can keep you on track.
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Using Direct Deposit for Your Tax Refund

We are proud members of the American Bankers Association (ABA) and we appreciate the helpful content and tips they continue to provide their members and the general public. This year, the ABA shared this graphic to help taxpayers learn more about the fastest and most secure method to receive their tax refund: direct deposit.
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How to Make a February Personal Finance Calendar

Managing your personal finances is an ongoing process that requires discipline.
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What Is Tax Withholding and Why Should I Care?

Although it may seem counterintuitive, you shouldn’t be hoping for a large tax return in April. Why? It means you’ve been giving up too much of your paycheck throughout the year instead of putting it in your pocket.
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Investing for the Future at Every Age

It’s never too early, or too late, to start planning for retirement. Since investing for retirement can seem complicated, it may be tempting to go with a “set it and forget it” strategy. In reality, periodically adjusting your retirement strategy as you age can help you maximize your retirement while enjoying the fruits of your labor today.
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Leveraging Your Credit for the Holidays

It can be hard to balance increased spending on gifts when your paychecks are the same as they’ve been all year. You may even be tempted to increase the number of items purchased on your credit card. Using your credit cards can be an attractive option for holiday spending if you use them wisely. Make your credit work for you this holiday season. Keep your spending in check and decrease your holiday stress with the following five tips from Sunflower Bank and First National 1870.
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Overspending - Which Type Of Spender Are You?

There are many common reasons why we overspend, but recognizing what triggers you to buy things is a great first step in taking control of your finances.
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