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Practice better money habits
Practicing Better Money Habits: Spending Tips for a Balanced Financial Life
Budgeting Tips, Money Smarts, Financial Freedom
Changing your habits can be tricky, and money habits are no exception. Find out how to practice better money habits, so you can start working toward the financial life you want.
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Money Smarts Podcast from Summit Credit Union
PODCAST: DECLUTTERING CAN LEAD TO FINANCIAL CLARITY
Podcast, Financial Freedom, Goals
We recently sat down with Nicole, owner of small business Positive Space. Nicole is an expert on decluttering your home and creating a space you love. How does decluttering tie into your financial life? In this episode of Money Smarts, we discuss all the ways clearing your physical space can also provide mental, emotional and financial clarity. 
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young family saving money
How to Save Money While Raising a Family
Money Tips, Financial Freedom, Family
You know saving money is essential to create the life you want for you and your family, but between shuttling kids and managing meals, it can be tough to find the time to think about a savings strategy, let alone act on it.
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Clean, organized bedroom with only a few items and minimal décor.
Minimalist Living: Spending Tips for a Balanced Financial Life
Money Tips, Financial Freedom, Budgeting
Minimalism, tidying, decluttering – whatever you want to call it – is the latest trend that’s focused on living your life with intention. Balancing spending and saving can be tricky. Find out how embracing a minimalist mindset can help you make better choices with your money.
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Project Money Update
Project Money: Lessons Learned From Season 10
Project Money, Money Smarts, Financial Freedom
Now that Project Money 10 has come to a close, our teams shared their tips and tricks for improving your financial situation and transforming your life. Check it out!
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How to talk about money in a relationship
Relationships & Money: Healthy Ways to Talk About Finances
Money Tips, Relationships, Financial Freedom
More than 25 percent of people in committed relationships admit they tend to avoid money talks. But whether you’ve been with your spouse for years or you and your partner are just starting to think about how your financial decisions affect one another, it’s empowering to talk about your money and financial goals. Ready to have the talk?
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