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Understand What You Spend: Budgeting Basics
In this blog series, we’ll walk through the four stages of budgeting and break down each one in a way that feels accessible and easy to follow. Start here for step 1: Understand what you spend.
The 529 Practical Playbook
Part 2 of our 529 series. Includes practical, step-by-step guide for parents and caregivers on how to open a 529, contribute consistently, understand eligible education expenses, and stay flexible if plans change
College Savings, Explained
Part 1 of our 529 series breaks down key takeaways from our recent webinar, including how these plans can offer tax advantages and flexible uses beyond college. Plus, we debunk common 529 myths.
Event Recap: 3rd Grade Budgeting Workshop
See how a 3rd grade Brownie troop turned a $20 grocery trip into a hands-on lesson in wants vs. needs, unit prices, and smart spending
The Real Secret to Saving More
Build simple systems that make saving automatic and spending intentional.
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