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Chocolate cake vs. hearty salad - what you want vs. what you need

Wants vs. Needs: An Epic Budget Battle

A while back, just as the weather started to warm up, I came across a pair of white canvas tennis shoes in my size at the mall.

How to Avoid Getting Phished [Infographic]

How to Avoid Getting Phished [Infographic]

With phishing and other forms of online identity theft and fraud on the rise, it’s imperative to stay one step ahead of these scams. Here are a few common-sense steps you can take to

Father sharing financial advice with his son

Financial Advice to My Younger Self

Credit One Bank has a wealth of smart employees with highly diverse backgrounds—most of whom know a thing or two about credit, finances, and working toward financial goals. So it

A ceramic piggy bank with heart-shaped glasses sitting on a pile of money

5 Things to Love About Saving Money

We all know why we should save money. Doing so can provide us with additional security, freedom, choices, power, and more. But knowing why we should do something doesn’t

Calculating budget for groceries at a grocery store

How to Save Money on Groceries

In 2016, the typical American household spent $6,224 on food. Think of how much more money you’d have in your pocket (or your savings account) if you could cut down your weekly

Father having fun by reading to his two kids while camping

What To Do For Fun When Saving Money

When you’re trying to stay within your budget and looking for ways to save money, often the first expenses to go are for entertainment. Movie nights, trips to the amusement park,

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