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Before you pay the bills, stock the fridge, or open up Amazon, pause and pay yourself first. That means setting aside a bit of money for you—your future, your goals, your peace of mind—before your paycheck gets divided up. As you’ll read below, it doesn’t have to be a ton of money to have a…

It’s FinTip Tuesday! Ever delayed opening a bill or avoided checking your bank account after a big weekend? You’re not alone—and you’re not bad with money. You’re human. Many of us avoid money tasks to protect ourselves from stress, guilt, or shame. Ironically, though, this avoidance often leads to more stress later—when the late fees…

Many people think emergency funds are about preparing for the worst case scenario. But what if they’re actually about buying freedom? Having cash on hand gives you options—whether that’s leaving a job, avoiding credit card debt, or refocusing to care for family. Reframing savings as “opportunity money” can help shift us out of a scarcity…

It’s another hot FinTip Tuesday! Summer is the season of sunshine, BBQs… and, of course, giving back! But generosity doesn’t have to come with a big price tag. Generosity isn’t just good for others, it’s good for you too! Studies show that giving activates reward centers in the brain, boosts mood, and increases our sense…

It’s FinTip Tuesday! Believe it or not, we’re halfway through the year, which makes it the perfect time for a financial check-in. While January 1st often gets all the attention for goal setting, midyear offers us an equally powerful opportunity to reassess and realign our hopes and dreams. Jon Acuff, author of All It Takes…