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1 Making strong New Year’s resolutions - that can be kept

2 After the holidays: How planning now can save money for next year

3 After the holidays 2: If you’ve overspent, here’s how your credit union can help

4 What is the best credit card for overall reward points?

5 Is it better to pay off loans (if you can), or should you take a tax break by paying interest?

6 Hosting a super “big game” party on a shoestring budget

7 The state of your financial health - a DIY basic self-checkup.

1 What is an acceptable level of debt?

2 What should we do financially after we get married?

3 Layaway - is this a good way to save money?

4 What are the “hidden” costs of owning a car?

5 When to DIY on home improvement vs. hiring a professional

6 Hosting graduation parties responsibly and cost-effectively

7 Where it DOESN'T pay to cut back

1 Lost Summer: Tracking summer expenses and getting through the fourth quarter

2 Setting and sticking to a holiday budget

3 Should you go back to school? Is going back for an advanced degree worth the money?

4 Is it a good idea to consolidate educational loans?

5 Tips and tricks to ensure you’re ready for winter weather around the house

6 Winterizing your car, truck or SUV

1 Winter weekend getaways on a limited budget

2 Talking about money with loved ones

3 How much should I be saving to buy my house?

4 What insurance is worth it and what insurance can I confidently pass up?

5 A romantic date (or weekend) without overspending

6 Stop putting it off and start budgeting - a quick-start guide

7 So you want to start a business - here’s some things to consider

8 Home Shows: What they are and what they're not

1 How much should I be saving at my age? (What percentage of my income)

2 The pros and cons of buying a condominium

3 FSAs & HSAs - should I get one & what are the benefits of each?

4 Garage “sailing” - what to look for at garage & estate sales

5 What to consider when hiring a contractor for home improvement

6 Should you consider a loan for a boat, RV or camper?

1 DIY Halloween costumes for kids (and adults)

2 Buying or leasing a new car vs. buying a used car

3 Bulk online shopping (ex: soap.com)

4 How to tactfully ask for a raise

5 Taking a look at Roth IRAs

6 Did you just find out you’re getting a high-deductible health plan? What you should know about Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

7 Halloween party food on a budget

1 Be alert for tax-related scams

2 Are you paying too much in taxes?

3 What is the best site for checking your credit score?

4 Financial madness! How to recover from devastating losses

5 Wedding registries - best places to register

6 Spring break: what to consider when looking for vacation rentals

7 Credit union shared branching and ATM networks - bank nationwide with your credit union

1 Is all educational debt worthwhile? What factors to consider

2 Farmer’s market vs. grocery store (what to buy organically)

3 At what point does car maintenance become more expensive than it’s worth?

4 Cash vs. credit - pros & cons

5 Landscaping tips for low-cost installation and low-maintenance long-term care

6 Kids summer fun on a budget

1 How many credit cards is too many? (And should I get specialty credit cards?)

2 How to plan a budget list for Thanksgiving

3 Getting the most bang for your buck on a new computer or tablet

4 How to best take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

5 What factors to consider for deciding your retirement time/age

6 How to take advantage of the auto dealers’ end-of-year deals

7 Giving back - turning gratitude into action

1 Spring cleaning your finances: What papers to keep and what to dump

2 How to maximize your tax returns

3 TurboTax versus other online tax filers and financial advisors

4 How do you pick the best car insurance?

5 DIY things you can do for a wedding to save money

6 Beating auto dealers at their own game

7 The last-minute tax benefits of IRAs

1 Pre-holiday shopping inventory

2 How do I make the most of my 401K?

3 The pros and cons of getting pet insurance

4 How do I protect myself from credit card fraud?

5 How can I prepare for my children’s college educations?

6 Designing your dorm decor on a dime

7 Low-cost rainy day activities for kids

8 What is an ETF and why might it be a good idea for investing?

1 Holiday decor on a budget

2 How to choose the right year-end donations - avoiding Christmas charity scams

3 Are Groupon or LivingSocial type deals worth it for vacation planning?

4 Meaningful gift giving that can save you money

5 How can you avoid cable TV surcharges? Do you even need cable?

6 Comparing the different shipping carriers

7 Making next year different or better - how to effectively review how you can improve for 2017 & get a jump start on your resolutions

8 What’s my net worth and why should I care?