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Spring is a great time to clean up your finances to make sure you're making progress toward meeting your short- and long-term financial goals.

The holidays will be here before you know it. Use these money-saving tips to give the best gifts ever -- without blowing your budget. The holiday shopping season is right around the corner, which means now is a great time to start planning how you'll finance all those extra details that make the season extra special. From food to gifts to travel expenses, here are some tips for funding your upcoming holiday purchases to avoid going deep into debt.

Wondering where to save your money? From savings accounts to CDs, see how people save their cash to help them meet their financial goals.

Want better control over your money? You don't need to hire a financial planner. Instead, follow these DIY financial planning steps.

New to financial planning? There's no need to hire a financial planner to get started. Follow these simple steps to get your finances in order.

Start saving and make your homeownership dreams a reality.

Want to save money while back-to-school shopping? Good news! There are plenty of ways you can save. Here are seven tips to get you started.

Getting a college degree can be expensive, but with some creative strategies and the right plan in place, you can make college more affordable.

Have your financial New Year's resolutions been forgotten? It's never too late to revisit and get your money goals back on track.

Make your long-term and short-term financial planning goals and put these money methods into practice to save for whatever your future holds.

It's always a great time to learn how to master your money and take control of your finances. With these seven simple steps, we'll show you how to save and invest more while reducing your expenses so you can work toward achieving your short- and long-term financial goals in 2021. Some of them only take a few minutes to set up.

It's no secret that the holiday period can be one of the most stressful times of the year. If you are shopping for a lot of gifts, food, and holiday décor, all the holiday spending can sometimes even make it feel more stressful than fun.

Note: Netspend is not a tax advisor or CPA. The knowledge in this post is general information and should not replace the advice of a tax professional. For more information, please reach out to a tax professional in your area.

It's not news that travel can be very costly, no matter what time of year it is. When you add up the price of gas, plane tickets, hotels, car rental, and baggage charges, it always ends up costing more than you might think.

Black Friday 2020 is just around the corner, and many of us are gearing up to take full advantage of the savings. This year, holiday shopping is likely to look a bit different due to COVID-19. Meaning, fewer people lining up for midnight doorbuster deals on Thanksgiving night, and more people opting to take advantage of their favorite retailers' online offers instead.

There are plenty of tips out there for saving money, but few of them produce the same kind of immediate savings that you can find with couponing. Coupons instantly reduce the amount you pay at checkout so you spend less on the items you use most. Investing a little time in couponing can produce significant savings. If it has been a while since you clipped coupons in the Sunday paper, here are some tips for saving money that will get you up to speed and help you make the most of couponing.

Purchasing a home provides a range of both financial and personal benefits. However, buying a house is a major investment that may require a substantial down payment along with other moving costs. With that in mind, here are some tips for saving money that could help you save so that you could one day buy your own home.

Saving money doesn't always require massive changes to your lifestyle. Sometimes all you need to do is implement some simple tweaks to your spending.

Everybody wants to pay less taxes, and with good planning throughout the year, you can make it happen. You can reduce your taxable income, help yourself, and help others. It’s easier than you may think.