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Kylie Lipinski, A Certified Financial Trainer Kylie Lipinski, A Certified Financial Trainer

5 Summertime Budget Leaks to Avoid

Summer means indulging in vacations, social activities, and outdoor events (AKA “budget leaks”). Read about five common budget leaks to look out for this summer and how to keep them from busting your budget.

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4 Major Saving Mistakes You Might Be Making

We all know that we should be saving — and yet, nearly 60% of Americans could not cover a $1,000 unexpected expense in cash. While income and the cost of living are issues for many people, that’s not always the case: sometimes we are getting in our own way when it comes to saving. Are you holding yourself back by making any of these saving mistakes?

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Kylie Lipinski, A Certified Financial Trainer Kylie Lipinski, A Certified Financial Trainer

How to Create More Financial Freedom for Yourself (And Others)

While Juneteenth marks a celebration of freedom for Black Americans, it also encourages us to reflect on what “freedom” really means. Black Americans have been free from slavery for more than a century and a half now, but their freedom has been restricted in other ways due to systemic racism, including financially. 

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How to Support The LGBTQIA+ Community With Your Dollar

Pride is so much more than partying, speeches about equality, rainbows, and lots of Gaga.

Money can be such a powerful tool when voting with your dollar. Here are a few ways you can support the LGBTQIA+ community with your dollar with an emphasis on Queer BIWOC owned businesses.

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Kylie Lipinski, A Certified Financial Trainer Kylie Lipinski, A Certified Financial Trainer

5 Ways to Stretch Your Summer Travel Budget

After two years of canceled and modified vacation plans, many people are excited about the prospect of more “normal” summer travel. Of course, with average flight prices increasing sharply since the start of the year and record-high gas prices, you might be wondering how to get the most out of your summer vacation without breaking the bank.

Being flexible about the dates and times of your flights is one of the best ways to keep your airfare cost as low as possible. Google Flights date grid and price graph can help you easily identify the cheapest dates to fly.

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