Seasonal Financial Tips
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How to Budget for Extracurricular Activities & Sports
Sweating the cost of gear, uniforms, and other extracurricular expenses? Here are some tips to help you manage the costs. Read More »
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8 Money-Saving Back-to-School Shopping Tips
It’s back-to-school shopping season, so here are some tips to help you save money and prime those bright young minds for the new school year. Read More »
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The Emergency Car Kit Checklist Every Driver Needs
Learn what to include in an emergency car kit, from first aid supplies and jumper cables to seasonal items for Oregon weather. Read More »
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Shred Day—What to Shred and What to Keep
Wondering what to shred and why? We’ll break it all down for you and tell you how to dispose of sensitive documents. Read More »
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12 Tell-Tale Signs of Contractor Fraud
Spring is high season for home repair projects and, unfortunately, contractor fraud. Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to a scam. Read More »
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Uses for Your Tax Refund That Will Move You Forward
Getting a tax refund in 2026? Learn how to use it wisely—plus what Oregon’s kicker means for your return and your next financial move. Read More »
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How Marriage and Domestic Partnerships Affect Your Taxes
Getting married or entering a domestic partnership in Oregon? Learn how relationship changes affect your federal and state taxes. Read More »
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The IRS Dirty Dozen: How to Spot the Top Tax Scams
Tax season is here, so we’re highlighting a few classic tax scams that are likely to make this year’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ list. Read More »
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It’s Time to Talk Taxes
It’s tax season! To get you ready, we’ve got a simple checklist of forms and tax considerations to watch out for before you file. Read More »
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Important Dates to Mark on Your 2026 Financial To-Do List
There are a lot of important dates to keep track of when managing your finances. Here’s what should be on your financial to-do list for 2025. Read More »
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Revisiting 50/30/20 for 2026
Explore how the 50/30/20 rule fits today’s financial landscape and see simple ways to tailor the framework to your needs in 2026. Read More »
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The 12 Scams of Christmas
From impersonation scams to bogus gift exchanges, we’ve got a festive wrap-up of some seasonal scams to watch out for. Read More »