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Budgeting

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First Southern National Bank has partnered with Banzai to bring you clear, in-depth lessons to help you dive into the financial topics you care most about.

Setting a Budget

2024-03-12T17:43:10+00:00March 5th, 2024|

A practical, workable budget is one of the most crucial tools in your financial wellness arsenal. Starting Points Your budget is your blueprint for keeping cash flow positive, and for sticking to your saving goals. If you have a partner, it's essential to have one overall household budget. That big picture is indispensable

14 Ways to Cut Household Expenses

2024-03-12T16:57:39+00:00January 12th, 2024|

Changes to the economy, your situation, or your goals may prompt you to take a look at your budget for opportunities to save. But where do you start? These lists will help you make changes, both big and small, to your budget. Entertainment and Hobbies This category can be the easiest to cut

Tracking Your Joint Expenses

2024-01-12T18:51:51+00:00August 5th, 2020|

When you share your life with a partner, you're sharing your finances too. It can be awkward, but it's possible to make good decisions together. Tracking Your Joint Expenses It’s hard enough keeping track of your own expenses. So you shouldn’t be surprised that managing money as a team effort can test your

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Income and Expenses

2024-03-12T15:36:28+00:00April 17th, 2020|

People spend money. But many people don't know how to track how much they're spending or how to prioritize it. Learning to budget effectively will help you stay on the right track. Income and Expenses Making and spending money is a part of everyday financial life. Managing your money successfully relies on

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Debit Cards

2020-06-30T19:26:03+00:00March 26th, 2020|

Cards are a convenient way to pay, and it pays to know the details of how debit cards work. Debit cards are one of the most common forms of payment. In fact, according to Bankrate, 63% of people between 18 and 29 don’t bother with cash, checks, or a credit card, preferring to

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Budget Calculator

2024-03-12T15:51:47+00:00March 12th, 2020|

Budget Calculator HOW IT WORKS Budgeting enables you to meet your goals and prioritize your expenses. This budget calculator provides a way to list your monthly and yearly expenses and compare it to your income, making it simple to create a budget. To use the budget calculator, enter your monthly after-tax income. Select Add Another to

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