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Four Steps to Affordable Summer Celebrations
Red Shoes, Celebrating, Budget
Summer celebrations don’t have to break the bank. Our four-step plan means affordable holiday fun.

Summer’s here, hooray! After months of cold and unexpected snow, it’s time to kick back and enjoy with some fun summertime celebrations. 

But as you get ready to kick off the season, don’t leave your money smarts behind. Here are four steps that can help.
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Try something new for Valentine’s Day!
Red Shoes, Celebrating, Relationships
Happy Valentine’s Day! About to spend your lunch hour picking up a bouquet of roses or a fancy box of chocolates? We have an idea that might do a lot more to show your loved one how much you care.
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Holidays ahead! Get through them without stress with these four steps.
Red Shoes, Family, Celebrating
Remember how exciting the holidays were when you were a kid? It always felt like there was a little bit of magic in the air as you made cookies, decorated the house and hid presents in the closet.
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OWN YOUR HOLIDAY CREDIT CARD SPENDING! FOUR TIPS THAT CAN HELP.
Red Shoes, Credit, Celebrating, Financial Freedom
Credit cards—and credit card bills—are just a reality of the holiday season. We get it! Which is why we’re here to help you use and pay off your credit cards as wisely as possible.

Try these four tips:

Tip #1: Stick with your holiday budget.
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HOLIDAY GIVING GUIDE: HOW TO GIVE BACK & SAVE UP
Celebrating, Holidays, Kids, Relationships
Each Holiday season brings a chance to give back to our communities and those in need. While we all want to give back, we at Summit also get that you may not have the means to give in the way (or amount) that you’d like to.
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FIVE MONEY-SAVING TAILGATE TIPS
Entertainment, Celebrating, Money Tips
Football season is back, and with it comes a fan favorite: tailgate parties. Keep in mind a few savvy spending techniques, and a fun and successful tailgate doesn’t have to break the bank. Continue reading for five simple tips that are certain to help you save cash while you cheer on your team.
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