Posts by: Amanda Blankenship

by Amanda Blankenship

Retirement Withdrawal Strategies Demystified: A Guide for Savers After years of building your nest egg, knowing how to withdraw your savings is just as important as how you saved it. Re... read the story

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Here are the Kroger Money Services Hours of Operation Whether you need a money order, cash a check, or you need to send cash via Western Union, Kroger’s money center can he... read the story

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Impulse Control: How to Stop Impulse Buying and Boost Your Savings Are you struggling with impulse buying? This behavior can seriously derail your financial goals, making it difficult to ... read the story

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Stay Vigilant: Recognizing and Avoiding EBT Scams Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards are a lifeline for millions of Americans. At one point during my childhood, our ... read the story

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Planning Parenthood: How Much to Save for a Baby and Other Expenses There is little else more exciting than bringing a new baby into the world. While I didn’t plan either of my child... read the story

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How to Save $10,000 in a Year: Your Step-by-Step Financial Blueprint Having a savings goal of $10,000 might seem overwhelming. Whether you’re looking to put a down payment on a home, ... read the story

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How Much Retirement Savings Should You Have by 40 If You Want to Retire By 60? Retiring by 60 is a dream for many, but it takes careful planning—and smart saving—to make it a reality. If you̵... read the story

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Calm Your Money Anxiety: 6 Ways to Relieve Financial Stress and Shift Your Perspective If you are stressed out about money, it can take a toll on you. Constantly worrying about your finances can lead to anxi... read the story

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Got an Eviction Notice? Take These 5 Steps So You Don’t End Up Homeless As a child, our family received an eviction notice. There is no doubt my parents were overwhelmed and unsure of what the... read the story

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Vacation on a Budget: 10 Genius Ways to Save for Your Next Trip! If you’re like me and millions of other Americans, you are pining after a break but you don’t know how to sa... read the story