Author: Lauralynn

Lauralynn is the Online Marketing Specialist for AdvantageCCS. She enjoys writing, reading, hiking, cooking, video games, sewing, and gardening. Lauralynn has a degree in Multimedia Technologies from Pittsburgh Technical College.

Why You Need To Track Your Monthly Expenses

Most people know the importance of keeping track of their finances and spending habits. That being said, many people still don’t bother to do it. It can often seem overwhelming or tedious having to keep track of your monthly expenses, but in the end, it’s always worth it. Tracking your expenses daily can really help […]

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Refillable Things That Will Save You Money

Whether you’re trying to find extra money to pay off debt or create more financial margin within your budget, there are ways that you can save money that don’t require much effort. In fact, all it takes is a decision to shift in order to see a difference. This is true for you if you’ve […]

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Free Financial Help For Pittsburgh Area Residents At The FEC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — affectionately dubbed “The Steel City” — has come a long way from its blue-collar industry roots. Many of its workers now hold down high-profile, white-collar jobs. There are lawyers, bankers, technology specialists, world-renowned physicians, and many more. Thanks to employers like UPMC, Highmark, Google, Amazon, and BNY Mellon, to name just a […]

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The Ultimate Money-Saving Guide To Frugal Halloween Fun

October holds a soft spot in my heart for my all-time most favorite month ever! The leaves are changing color, cooler nights, bonfires, hoodies, scary movies, hot chocolate, Halloween, pumpkin-flavored everything, etc. The list could go on and on! Halloween will be here before we know it. Save your money for the giant-sized candy bars […]

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How To Get Out Of Debt All By Yourself

No matter what your current financial situation is, if you signed for a loan, you are obligated to pay it back even if you have a major life-changing event like losing a job or getting a divorce. Many people try to get out of debt, but life slaps them in the face hard enough that […]

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Common Money Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

It can be hard for people to manage their money properly without doing a little research first. There are also BIG mistakes that people can make that will make it even harder for them to manage their money in the future. A life that’s free of debt that allows you and your family to be happy isn’t […]

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What Is The Biggest Risk To Your Financial Success?

Nearly everyone has ideas about what would affect their financial success most in today’s risky investment world. While the economy is doing well now, there always are times when the stock market goes down and even crashes in some cases, and some might consider the volatility of investing there as the biggest threat. Some may […]

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Is Non-Profit Debt Consolidation Right For You?

There can come a point where credit card debt can build up to levels that become overwhelming and too much for people to deal with. Maybe they’re already getting collection calls or getting mail that has bad news of what could happen if they don’t start paying up. When this starts happening, there are usually […]

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20 Effective Ways To Save Money In College

Attending college may offer you some of the best years of your life, especially if you intend to live on campus. Tuition and cost of living, however, is not precisely economical, regardless of your major or your choice of university. Have you ever heard anyone say “I’m as broke as a college student”? There’s a […]

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