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Five Millionaire Habits You Can Start Now - Money Tip Tuesday

There's no special secret to becoming a millionaire. With some planning, determination and persistence, there's no reason why you too can't be there one day.
In this money tip, we cover 5 millionaire habits you can start doing right now to get yourself on the wealth building track.  
Need more inspiration? Check out some of the links and resources below for even more information on millionaire habits.
Check out this Business Insider article that includes the habits we mentioned plus a few more.
Here's another list of 9 millionaire habits from Entrepreneur.com 
Ready to learn about passive income and investing? Contact Triangle Financial Group to set up a meeting and start an investment portfolio.
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Tips to Save Thousands on College Costs - Money Tip Tuesday

Does the price of a college education overwhelm you? For most people, college is part of their long-term plan, but the costs can almost make it seem like it's not worth it. 
There are ways to save thousands off your overall college costs. In this tip we share some ways you can save money when pursuing a college education so you don't find yourself overburdened with extensive debt after you graduate.
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Want to start a college saving plan? Check out Triangle Financial Group to work with an advisor and set up a long-term financial strategy.
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Granting Wishes that Change Lives - Julie Baron from Make-A-Wish NH

Throughout the years, community credit unions have worked hard to support local non-profits striving to make a difference in the lives of the people they serve. One organization credit unions work closely with is Make-A-Wish NH which serves children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions by granting them the wish of a lifetime.
In this episode, we chat with Julie Baron, CEO of Make-A-Wish NH, about the impact her organization has made in kids' lives by granting them their very special wish.
Interested in getting involved? Check out the links below for inspiring stories and more information on how to help. 
Links:
Visit the Make-A-Wish NH website to learn more
Want more stories? Check out their Facebook and YouTube to watch more wishes come true.
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Six Ways to Dig Yourself Out of Debt - Money Tip Tuesday

Are you ready to start doing something about your debt but have no idea where to start? We can help! This money tip gives you a list of six practical ways you can start digging yourself out of debt to work your way towards financial freedom.
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Budget Help: Finding your Needs and Wants - Money Tip Tuesday

When it comes to budgeting, you may find yourself faced with the challenge of deciding what you SHOULD spend your money on versus what you WANT to spend your money on. This tip will help you determine what your wants and your needs are so you can properly set up your budget to include both.  
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How to Spot Survey Scams - Money Tip Tuesday

Scammers are trying to use email surveys to collect your personal information. Don't fall for deceitful email surveys offering you expensive products or gifts for free. Listen to learn about how to spot these scams and avoid them to keep your personal information safe.
Check out KnowBe4.com for more information.
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How to Cut Debt With a Balance Transfer - Money Tip Tuesday

Looking to cut those pesky credit card bills and finally pay down that balance? One of the strategies you can try is a balance transfer. Listen to learn what a balance transfer is and how you can use it to cut your monthly credit card bill and pay down your debt. 
Learn more about Triangle's credit cards offering a super low intro rate APR and a ZERO balance transfer fee!
Try out our online calculator to see how long it may take you to pay off your balance. 
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Wil's Top 4 Money Apps - Money Tip Tuesday

Are you on the lookout for reliable financial apps to help keep your money and accounts organized? In this tip, Wil presents the top four financial apps he uses to view accounts, keep track of spending, budget and more. Check them out! 
 
Triangle Credit Union's Mobile App:
View in the App store
View in Google Play
 
Balance My Checkbook App:
View in the App Store    
 
Every Dollar App:
View in the App Store     
View in Google Play
 
Bills Manager and Reminder:
View in the App Store
 
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Ways to Avoid Impulse Purchasing - Money Tip Tuesday

How often do you find yourself impulse purchasing when you shop online or in a store? Listen to this money tip for some practical ways to avoid last minute purchases and keep control of your budget. 
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Special Episode - CU Roundtable with Credit Union CEOs

We wanted to share an episode of the Credit Union Roundtable podcast featuring local credit union CEOs, including Triangle's CEO, Scott MacKnight. This is a copy of interview sessions hosted by Walter Laskos as he discusses the ways that local credit unions have helped their members during the COVID-19 health crisis. 
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