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Planning Your Budget

This collection provides insights, tips, and tools for creating a personalized budget and sticking to it. Learn about budgeting strategies you can use to reach your future financial goals here.

8 Resources

Planning Your Budget
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How to Create a Simple 50/30/20 Budget

Watch to learn how to make a simple 50/30/20 budget.

01:10 min

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Managing Lifestyle Creep

Watch this short video to understand how "lifestyle creep," or “lifestyle inflation,” can lead to uninhibited spending.

01:08 min

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How a Small Change in Your Loan Interest Rate Can Make a Big Difference

A single digit change might seem insignificant, but when applied to student loan or mortgage balances over time, even small changes can have a big imp...

01:08 min

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What is Compound Interest?

Learn how compound interest is calculated periodically – either daily, monthly, or quarterly – and then added back to your account balance.

01:18 min

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Why Would I Want to Switch Banks?

Learn how moving your primary checking account could help you lower loan rates, save on fees, or earn higher returns.

00:53 min

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50/30/20 Budget Calculator

The 50/30/20 budget method is a simple way to track your income, expenses, and savings. Use the budget calculator below to help balance your budget.

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Open a Checking Account with Direct Deposit Bonuses

Let’s explore what direct deposit is, the various benefits it offers, and how to set it up. We'll also detail how you can take advantage of all the...

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How to Switch to One Bank for All Your Checking and Savings Needs

Whatever your reason, the process of switching banks doesn't have to be a hassle. With a few clear guidelines on choosing a new bank and a step-by-ste...

12 min read

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