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Whether you’ve had children head off to college in the past or this is your first child to do so, these financial tips are a great refresher for everyone. College students are known to live off of very little money, but there are ways to change that. Going into college with a financial plan will help your child avoid worrying about money while in school and can lower the amount of debt he or she might have in the future.  

Spending a fortune and traveling far away isn’t necessary to make great summer memories. We’re here to give you some fun staycation ideas for you to try this summer while you’re at home. Not only will this allow you to try new, creative things with those you love, but you’ll be saving lots of money while doing so!

Going camping at home is one of the cheapest yet most...
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Research shows that money is the number one cause of stress among Americans. Balancing your expenses and managing your spending habits can be tricky, but we’ve come up with six great tips to help keep that stress away.

Keeping track of what you spend money on is a great way to analyze your spending habits and make changes. Sometimes you don’t realize what spending...
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While the weather is frightful, we have some delightful getaways you should take a look at! Whether you just want to dream of a vacation or have intentions of taking a trip, we’ve compiled some of our favorite beach destinations. Check out these top 5 beach destinations for 2020!

In the Caribbean, you’ll find this beautiful island with lots to give. Wherever you stay, expect...
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It’s never too early to save for college. Some parents start college funds even before their kids are born. If you have yet to jump on the savings train, it’s not too late to get serious about saving while in high school. The average cost of in-state tuition is around $10,000. Every dollar that you can save now will make a difference in the long run. 

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Too many Americans have poor money habits. Do you resonate with this in the way you spend and think about money? Perhaps you were never taught financial literacy in school like many others. However, there’s no time better than the present to start learning and why not learn it from the experts at Peoples Bank of Kankakee? These are tried and true ways to say goodbye to bad money habits. 

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The holidays set back many Americans into debt every year. Last year, the average incurred per person was around $1,000. It’s never too early to start deciding what your holiday budget will be so that you aren’t fretting over overwhelming debt in the new year. If you haven’t set up a budget before, the holidays are a perfect place to start. 

Every budget should begin...
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