Managing your personal finances can be intimidating, especially if this is new territory for you. Continue reading to learn 3 simple rules to follow when building your financial portfolio!
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Three Reasons to Put Purchases on Your Credit Card
Are you or someone you know afraid to use credit cards? Sure, these types of financial products come with a series of necessary cautions, but overall they are safe and can actually enhance your financial life. Continue reading to learn three reasons you should put purchases, big and small, on your credit card!
3 Money Mistakes You Might Be Making
Financial mistakes are easy to make…but also easy to correct! Continue reading to learn 3 money mistakes you could be making, and how to fix them.
3 Rules for Lending Money to Family & Friends
Lending money to loved ones is always a tricky situation. We’ve put together three tips to help you out! Continue reading to learn more…
How to Pay For Your Next Vacation
Thinking about taking a vacation this year but don’t have the funds to do so? Continue reading to discover 4 simple tips that will help you pay for your travels, responsibly!
Tips for Making Your Car Last Longer
Cars are no longer intended to only help us get from point A to point B…they are our livelihood! We’ve put together three tips that will help you ensure a long life for your vehicle…continue reading to learn more!
What Is a Club Account and Why Should You Have One in 2019?
Have you ever wished you had set aside the money you needed for taxes, vacation, Christmas shopping or that expense you didn’t expect? Now it’s easier than ever…continue reading to learn more!
How to Enjoy New Year’s Eve on a Budget
Believe it or not, you can enjoy food, refreshments, games and more while still cutting costs. Continue reading to learn four ways you can ring-in the New Year on a budget!
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Wallet
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to meet your goals while starting out on a clean slate. Continue reading to learn four financial resolutions you should make for 2019!
Inexpensive Holiday Gift Ideas
We’ve created a list of budget-friendly holiday gift ideas, that will save you time AND money. Continue reading to learn more!
Secure Holiday Shopping Tips
The convenience of shopping online is irresistible. You can do all of your shopping from your easy chair and wait for the boxes to arrive. However, while you are avoiding the stress of shopping centers and holiday parking, remember to stay vigilant as a way to prevent holiday headaches from online fraud and identity thieves. Continue reading to learn a few tips that will help you avoid scams this holiday season, directly from our guest blogger, Sarah Mitchell, SeaComm Risk Manager!
The Four Best Things to Buy in November
November brings Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With these four days, comes amazing sales and deals for the frugal shopper! Continue reading to discover the four best things you can purchase this month, for a great price!
Four Things You Should Always Pay for with Your Credit Card
There are a variety of benefits to owning a credit card, but what are the types of purchases you should be making? Continue reading to discover four things you should always pay for with credit…
7 Tricks to Reduce Your Heating Costs
Another winter in the North Country is upon us, and with that comes steep heating expenses. Continue reading to learn 7 tricks that will help you warm up your home on a budget, and reduce your heating costs this year!
5 Bad Money Habits to Break Away From
Being financially prepared for life’s unexpected events isn’t always easy, especially when you are making money mistakes you aren’t aware of! Continue reading to learn the 5 bad money habits you should break away from, and simple tips to help you get on track.
5 Budget-Friendly Fall Cleanup Tips
Autumn doesn’t only mean warm sweaters and pumpkin spice – it’s also your last chance for a cleanup before the snow begins to set in! Continue reading to learn 5 inexpensive ways you can finish your fall cleanup on a budget.
Four Creative Ways to Build Your Savings
Saving money isn’t always easy, but it’s a necessary part of life. Check out our list of four creative ways you can build a substantial savings!
4 Tips to Help Lower the Cost of Your Phone Bill
It’s no secret that cell phone bills are expensive. Unfortunately, we live in a day and age where cell phones are almost an extension of ourselves. To combat the out-of-this-world cost to own a reliable phone, we’ve found 4 simple ways you can lower the cost of your bill!
Stressed About Money? Try These 4 Free and Simple Relaxation Tips
Stress is a part of life. But stress, specifically financial worries, can result in various illnesses which can be damaging to your health and well-being. While you work to build or repair your finances, practice these 4 tips to help reduce the stress in your life.
Back-to-School Shopping: 5 Easy Ways to Save Money
This is an expensive time of year for most parents. With back-to-school season just around the corner, you might be thinking about emptying your wallet on school supplies and new clothing. Through our research, we have found some simple tips that will help you navigate the back-to-school season, without having to empty your wallet!
3 Steps to Help You Build an Emergency Savings
If you struggle to finance your life after your bills have been paid, you’re in good company. Nearly 8 in 10 workers in the U.S say they live paycheck to paycheck. But with a cohesive financial plan and a little extra diligence, you can grow a substantial savings. Here are 3 simple steps to take that will help you to build an Emergency Savings account, for when you need it most.
5 Ways Going Green Saves You Money
Recycling and conserving are great ways to not only help keep the earth clean – but also to save money in the process. Continue reading to discover five simple ways you can help the environment and your wallet.
5 Tips to Help You Stop Overspending
Overspending is a common problem with many Americans. While it might seem difficult to overcome, we’ve found five simple ways for you to beat this expensive habit. Continue reading to learn how!
What are the Benefits of a Free Checking Account with SeaComm?
A SeaComm Checking account is one of the best-kept secrets in the North Country – but why? Continue reading to learn the 4 great benefits of having a Free Checking account with SeaComm!
7 Things You Should Always Buy at a Dollar Store
Shopping at your local dollar store is a great way to stay within budget. Many people aren’t aware that their products are comparable to what you will find in other stores, for a fraction of the price. Continue reading to learn 7 of the best items to buy from the dollar store.