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Six Money Saving Tips for College Students

College students come in all varieties. But coast-to-coast, everyone’s coping with the high cost of higher education. Here are some tips for making and saving money while earning your degree.

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How to Make a Simple Budget

The key to having enough for both your needs and wants is to spend your money wisely. A good way to achieve that goal is with a household budget. Here's how you create one.

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Pros & Cons of Financing a Vehicle with a Dealer vs a Bank/Credit Union

Where should you get a car loan? Take a look at the details within both of your options and see why Paducah Bank can offer you the deal that best fits your finances.

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How to Get Out of Debt

It's easy to get into debt. But how do you get out? It starts with willpower. But there are also proven financial strategies that can really pay off.

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Understanding Your Net Worth and How to Increase It

Your net worth is how much you own compared to how much you owe. Find out how to calculate that amount and why it's important for your finances.

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College Planning & Saving Options

When it comes to saving for ever-increasing college costs, you have plenty of options on the table. As always, the sooner you start, the better position you'll be in when it's time to move into the dorms.

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How to Lower Your Monthly Mortgage Payment

Is your home’s monthly payment becoming too much? If your monthly home mortgage payment is more than you can handle, consider these tips for lowering your monthly mortgage payment.

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Free Resources for Small Business Owners

If you own a business with fewer than 500 employees, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) considers you a small business owner, which opens the door to an array of resources designed specifically for owners like you.

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Growing Your Small Business

As a proud owner, you’ve established your business, taken the time to build your finances and discovered what has worked and what has not. Now, you are ready to move to the next phase of small business ownership – business expansion and growing your profitability.

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Steps for Starting a Small Business

Do you have a great business idea and the passion to become an entrepreneur? To prepare you, follow these steps to turn your idea into a thriving small business.

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Credit Card Pay Off Calculator

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Savings Calculator

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Financial Library

Plan for your life with topical resources from Paducah Financial Consultants.

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