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7 Tips for Back to School
Red Shoes, Living, Kids
The kids will be heading back to school before you know it. Yes, it’s hard to think about backpacks and calculators when you’re swatting mosquitoes and soaking up after-dinner sunlight. But follow these tips to manage spending now and you’ll get to relax and enjoy the rest of summer.
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Health and wellness on a budget? It IS possible!
Financial Freedom, Red Shoes, Health
You know regular exercise and smarter eating will make you look better, feel better, and get you in shape for your high school reunion (ok, not the best reason but, hey, if it inspires you, go for it!). But has the cost of health club memberships, workout apparel and organic produce got you thinking you have to choose between paying the mortgage and improving your heart health? Guess what? It doesn’t, thanks to these five easy tips.
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5 steps to avoid impulse buys
Red Shoes, Spending
What’s really behind your spending – and what can you do about it?

Mindfulness isn’t something most of us can just turn on like a light switch. It takes commitment, practice and lots of baby steps.

But guess what? We know you can be more mindful about your spending and that your life will be happier if you are. So go to it!
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5 Tips for Summer Fun Within Your Budget
Spending, Red Shoes, Financial Freedom
Have you ever noticed that summer can feel amazing and nerve-wracking at the very same time? Sure, there’s the beautiful weather, the long days and all the fun summer brings. But there’s also that slightly off-kilter feeling. You know, when your schedule never seems to be the same two weeks in a row and you’re constantly bombarded with new ways to stress out your budget.
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Mid-year Financial Check-up: 5 Questions to Ask
Red Shoes, Financial Freedom
Did you resolve to make this the year you took charge of your finances?  It’s crazy to think that the year is almost halfway over, but, hey, it is! Which means it’s the perfect time to take stock of how you’re doing on managing your finances.
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Gain Control of Your Health Care Costs
Health, Money Tips, Red Shoes
Does just thinking about health care costs give you a headache? We feel your pain! But don’t worry. We have a six-step, cost-management plan that could have you feeling better in no time.
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