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Spending and Saving Throughout the Holiday Season

According to the National Retail Federation’s annual Holiday Spending Survey, three main categories make up the bulk of spending: $608.06 for gifts; $218.08 for items such as food, decorations, flowers and greeting cards; and $140.99 for other non-gift items consumers … Continue reading

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How to Save Money on Holiday Meals

Whether you’re hosting a holiday meal in your home this season, attending a potluck, or ditching the kitchen and heading to one of the many first-rate restaurants in and around Bergen County with your loved ones, costs can add up! … Continue reading

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Keep Your Finances on Track This Holiday Season with Mobile Banking

This time of year often brings many added expenses to our budgets. Between holiday gatherings, gift giving and trips to visit friends and family, it can be easy to get off track with your finances. Mobile banking services can help … Continue reading

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Creating and Managing a Budget Ahead of the Holidays: Part II

In our last post, we shared some of the key steps to creating and managing a holiday budget successfully. Hopefully, that information has come in handy. Since the Season of Giving is approaching fast, here are a few more tips … Continue reading

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Creating and Managing a Budget Ahead of the Holidays: Part I

It’s easy to go overboard with spending any time of year, but especially during the holidays. Creating a budget seems fairly simple, but between gift-buying, holiday parties, travel, charity donations, and unforeseen expenses, sticking to it may seem like Mission … Continue reading

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