Monthly Archives: August 2015

Mini Money Management

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Do you give your kids an allowance? Providing an allowance for your kids can be a great way to teach them money management skills as well as save you money. By giving your kids a set amount of money, you no longer have to constantly pay for small things they want. That doesn’t mean you can’t do this on occasion when your budget allows, but most of the time their allowance can purchase their wants, helping you keep your family on a budget.

At Raccoon Valley, we want you to achieve your financial goals and be able to save money for important future investments, or maybe just a dream vacation. Check out these allowance tactics below to teach your children money management skills and save your family money!

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Financial Management for First Year College Students

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August is an exciting time for new college students. You’re picking out supplies for your dorm room, getting in touch with your new roommate, and figuring out which classes are going to help you reach your goals for your future.

But, a few things might get lost in that excitement. While college is about furthering your education and making memories, it can also be expensive. Raccoon Valley Bank is here to help you find ways to make your college experience more affordable.

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Save on Back to School Shopping

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Back to school season is an unavoidable time. Each August, we gear up for back to school time and typically that means spending loads of money on back to school items like supplies, new clothes and other necessities. Raccoon Valley is bringing you savings tips so you don’t feel the need to blow your budget during the month of August.

Raccoon Valley wants you to enjoy back-to-school time, so we’ve compiled some savings tips to go back-to-school on a budget:

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Budget Tips for Newlyweds

Budgeting as a couple can be far different from budgeting as individuals.

Budgeting as a couple can be far different from budgeting as individuals.

After the hustle and bustle of wedding season, you and your new spouse are starting to talk about more serious topics, like budgeting and finances. Today’s Raccoon Valley blog is dedicated to budgeting tips and important financial topics you and your spouse should be talking about.

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