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Effective Old School Savings Tips

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It’s not surprising to hear that your grandparents and parents were frugal when it comes to money. However, that leads us to ask, “How did they get so good at saving?” We’ve gone and found some of the best old school savings methods that are still guaranteed to help you with your funds. Enjoy! Patience

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Best Practices for Protecting Your Data

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Over the years, cyber hacking has been on the rise – nearly doubling from 2016 to 2017. Out of all of those attacks, 93% of all breaches in 2017 could have been avoided with simple cyber hygiene practices according to Online Trust Alliance. That’s why we’ve decided to give you some updates on the latest

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So You’ve Bought Your First Home: Savings 101

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Congratulations! You’ve taken a big step in your financial future by purchasing your first home. As a new homeowner, you may be worried about the chunk of change you just spent, and your bank account may be looking a little slim right now. Luckily, Timberwood Bank is here with a few simple saving solutions to

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How to Adult: Financial Starters

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It’s been said that youth is wasted on the young, but let’s not let that be true of those of you who are fresh into the adult world. We get it, many adults feel underprepared and overwhelmed at the amount of responsibilities that snowball after college or high school. Don’t fret! The fact that you

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Cyber Security for College Students

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So you think you’re all set for your first day of classes. Backpack, books, iPad and smartphone in hand – you think you have everything you need for success this semester. However, learning proper cybersecurity habits are just as important to your college success as the friends you make or the assignments you accomplish. You’re

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Cyberbullying: What to Know as Your Kids Start School

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Cyberbullying is not fun to talk about. With school creeping up, technology and social media use will be on the rise. Talking about cyberbullying to make your child or children aware of the subject is a step in the right direction. What you may not know is that cyberbullying is any type of harassment, taunting,

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Back to School Savings Tips

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Back to school shopping can be dreadful. Trying to buy new school supplies for your kids or yourself can be crazy expensive. Luckily, these 5 saving tips might just be the key to school supply shopping success. Do a Closet and Supply Sweep Don’t be alarmed, but there may be school supplies lying around your

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What to Consider Before Adding a Furry Family Member

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As we’re all obsessed with the adorable puppy pictures on Instagram and kittens in cups, it’s easy to understand why we’d want one of our own. However, whether you’re looking to teach your children about responsibility or just want a furry family member, there are a few things you should consider before making the addition.

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De-Junk the Digital – Spring Cleaning Your Cyber Life

It’s that time of year for the highly anticipated or dreaded, Spring Cleaning! While you may be noticing the cobwebs in your ceiling corners as you begin writing your cleaning checklist, it’s just as important to clean out the digital cobwebs at least once a year! If you have no idea where to start, don’t

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