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It’s no secret food prices have risen lately. Since food is at the top of the list for basic human needs, we’re all interested in combating these rising costs this winter. Keep reading for some helpful tips. 

Dining out is an extremely expensive option, especially if you already budget for a full list of groceries. If you think about it, many meals you purchase out...
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Summer is here and we love summer vacation. But that means it is time to entertain our kids all day long. Here are some unique activities to chase the boredom blues away and keep the kids off the couch.   

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Summer may be a few months away but planning early will ensure a relaxing and affordable experience. Start your planning process now and use these tips to make your summer vacation seamless and inexpensive.  

Advanced planning is key for a successful, budget friendly vacation. Decide where and when you would like to travel. Consider looking for attractive...
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Teaching children to be financially responsible can be a lot of work. Often times, schools don’t address topics like money, credit and interest until middle school or high school. Helping young kids cope with challenges like setting spending limits and impulse control can help them early on get smart about spending. 

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If your New Year's resolution was to take control of your finances, you’re in the right place. We’re here to give you some ideas on how to make 2022 your best financial year yet. All it takes is some time, discipline and lots of motivation! 

Begin by determining exactly how much money (after taxes and deductions) you have coming in each month. If your monthly...
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It may seem like a lifetime away, but retirement has a way of sneaking up on all of us. Something to remember when it comes to retirement is that the earlier you start saving, the better. Plus, you’re never too young to invest in your future. Here are some helpful strategies you can implement to set yourself up for a successful retirement. 

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The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it’s time for the fun, but sometimes expensive, process of Christmas shopping. By incorporating some of these habits and ideas into your holiday traditions, you can make this holiday season and the ones to come much more affordable than normal. 

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Nerdwallet states, “A financial plan is a comprehensive picture of your current finances, your financial goals and any strategies you've set to achieve those goals. Good financial planning should include details about your cash flow, savings, debt, investments, insurance and any other elements of your financial life.” But where do you start? We’re here to help give you the basics of financial planning...
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Our main goal is to provide you tips to help you achieve financial success. Finding ways to save more and cut costs can be difficult when many things feel essential. Peoples Bank of Kankakee County is here to offer our advice on certain things you can cut to save money! 

If you have Hulu, Netflix, HBO and Amazon Prime – you probably don’t need all of them...
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