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Saving more money while shopping can be made simple using these different ways to increase your savings. With these nine strategies, you’ll quickly become a savvy shopper.

As you embark on your summer vacation, don’t forget to plan for all the big and small expenses. Remember, by setting a realistic travel budget, you’ll have a solid foundation and a worry-free vacation.

Hear from Kelsey Baas, owner of Compleo Physical Therapy & Wellness, about balancing family responsibilities while managing a business. This is part of Extraco Banks's The LINC Up series.

When most people think of compounding interest, credit cards, mortgages, and personal loans come to mind. Whether your goal is to build your net worth or save for retirement, compounding interest is a powerful tool to supercharge your savings, allowing your money to work harder for you.

As a gig worker, you must wear many hats and take on more responsibilities than you might as a traditional employee. This kind of work provides several advantages, including more freedom and flexibility to structure your work in a way that aligns with your preferences. However, there are a few caveats, mainly regarding financial stability.

Life is unpredictable, and emergencies happen when you least expect them. Having an emergency fund is essential to your financial planning.

It’s best to avoid going too deep into credit card debt, and the way to do that is with careful planning and by creating a solid budget that you can live with. Knowing what you can reasonably afford and when you’ve reached that point is half the battle to preventing debt.

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There’s nothing like experiencing the loss of a loved one and then compounding the grief with financial stress. Paying for final expenses and debts is the last thing on anyone’s mind during this time. Still, they are essential details that require attention.