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Create a Budget You Can Stick To

Something powerful often happens when you begin keeping track of how much you earn and spend week after week and month after month. Maybe it’s because you gain a better understanding of exactly how much money you have coming in and going out. That awareness can – and often does – lead to better spending and savings habits. Here are tips for creating a budget you can stick to in the new year.
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Lower the Heat

Winter is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start focusing on your heating bills. If you use gas to heat your home, inflation is going to make things tough. According to a study from the Energy Information Administration, you’ll likely spend about 30 percent more on heating costs this winter. No matter how you heat your home, there are ways to reduce the expense. Here are some tips that should help.
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5 Tips for Home Buying

Buying your first home can be complicated. You don't have experience, so you'll need these tips, and you'll need to learn which mistakes to avoid. Learn more about our home buying tips.
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4 Simple Steps to Kick-Start Your Financial Success

Gaining control of your personal finances can often be thought of as a daunting task; what may be scary and uncertain might lead to financial freedom, security, and success. Continue towards your financial success.
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Home Equity Loans and
Lines of Credit

With a Wayne Bank Home Equity Line of Credit, you are in control. You decide when and how you spend the money. See what HELOC can be used for.
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5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Online Shopping Scams

When a deal or sale seems too good to be true, it probably is. Here are some other tips from the FBI to help you avoid online holiday scams.
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Right Time to Refinance

The time might be right to refinance your mortgage. Mortgage rates are still right around three percent, and that’s low enough to save many people lots of cash. Here’s everything to consider about refinancing.

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