8 Aug 2018

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How to budget for back-to-school

As we reach the end of the second week in August, summer has flown by! We know it seems a little too early to mention the ‘S’ word but September is only a short three weeks away so that means it’s almost time for back-to-school shopping! No matter how many children you have, this time of year is never cheap. Here are some tips on how to shop for all those back-to-school essentials on a budget. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle We all know that at the end of the school year, it’s tempting to toss everything in the garbage and start fresh come next September. Who…

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20 Jul 2018

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Why you should budget for charity

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