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Spring Clean Your Finances

Spring Clean Your Finances

Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start, not just in nature but in our finances as well. This post explores how adopting a resolute and contented attitude can help you take control of your money, set meaningful goals, and make intentional decisions that align with your aspirations.

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A Belated Valentine's

A Belated Valentine's

Valentine's Day is widely known as a holiday centered around romantic love and couples, however, being single on this day is not all bad, particularly when it comes to financial wellness.

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Tipflation

Tipflation

When do we tip, and when can we say no to tipping without feeling bad about that choice. This blog post dives into the history of tipping, why tipping became so big in recent years, and ends with actionable things to keep in mind next time you are prompted to leave a tip.

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5 major tips for budgeting!

5 major tips for budgeting!

As we are coming into the new year, we may be starting to feel a slight pain in our wallets. Though our holiday memories are worth more than gold, sometimes we cannot help but think about the money we spent during the holidays. So let us start this new year right with these 5 major tips for budgeting!

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Proliferating Housing Costs at U of U

Proliferating Housing Costs at U of U

As many University of Utah residents already understand, housing is anything but cheap. Housing has been one of the hottest issues surrounding the U, and management is doing everything they can to ease some of the stress of current and incoming students.

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The Benefits of Having a Credit Card

The Benefits of Having a Credit Card

Using credit cards to get cash back on everyday purchases is a simple and effective way to save money. To do this, an individual must first do research on the different credit cards available and the cash back offers they provide.

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Are you Actually Saving Money on Black Friday?

Are you Actually Saving Money on Black Friday?

With the holidays coming up, that means the days of sales are also making their big appearance. I’m feeling swayed to spend as I’m told I’ll “save” with their best sale of the year—and I can’t imagine that I’m alone in this. But are we really “saving” money on Black Friday sales?

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Investing in a Down Market

Investing in a Down Market

With the ramifications taking place from the covid-19 pandemic, the war in ukraine, paired with proliferating interest rates, the overall stock market is down tremendously from where it was at the start of this year.

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Last Updated: 8/28/25