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How You Doin’?

  • Posted on June 17, 2020June 19, 2020
  • by brightdime

We’re sure all you “Friends” fans recognize that famous line from the popular 90’s TV show. But in all seriousness, how you doin’? There is a lot going on in the…

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Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk

  • Posted on February 18, 2020February 20, 2020
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You’ve probably heard the phrase “Don’t cry over spilled milk” and are wondering what it has to do with financial wellness. Let us explain. Spilled milk means things that have…

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Help! My (fill in the blank) Ate My Paycheck! Where Do I Start?

  • Posted on September 13, 2019September 13, 2019
  • by brightdime

Many people go to work everyday to earn a living, but don’t have a plan for the money they make. It silently disappears between paychecks; drained away by bills and…

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What Financial Skills Do Kids Need?

  • Posted on June 28, 2019
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Financial skills are the final piece of the puzzle that prepare kids to use their financial mindset and good financial habits to become fully financially capable as teenagers and adults.…

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The Importance of Building Good Financial Habits Early

  • Posted on June 21, 2019July 18, 2019
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Helping children grow into financially capable adults is an important part of setting them up for future success. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s research into what leads to financial capability…

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Summer Savings You’ll Flip Over

  • Posted on June 18, 2019June 20, 2019
  • by brightdime

For many people summer means vacation. The warm weather and time off tends to come with spending more than they planned, especially on trips and vacation expenses. Whether you plan…

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Take These Steps to Get Ahead of Back to School Planning

  • Posted on January 15, 2019March 25, 2019
  • by brightdime

Summer activities start wrapping up, vacation season winds down, and school will soon be back in session. If you’re like most people, you probably put managing your finances on hiatus…

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Free Up Time and Money By Simplifying Your Finances

  • Posted on January 15, 2019March 25, 2019
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Do you ever dream of moving to a remote town (or island) for a life with less chaos and fewer distractions? There’s a lot to be said for living a…

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Thinking Ahead: Planning and Saving for Vacation

  • Posted on January 15, 2019March 25, 2019
  • by brightdime

No matter what time of year it is, it’s always a good time to dream about a vacation; especially a warm sunny place during the winter or a cool breezy…

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Organize Your Financial Life: Planning and Automating

  • Posted on January 2, 2019December 18, 2019
  • by brightdime

It’s a new year and we all have a busy life. So why not start the year off right by getting your financial information organized and in order? Managing your…

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