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  1. Insurance is one of those things you don’t think about until life forces you to.

    Financial planner Ernst Wilkins breaks down what cover you actually need, what most people get wrong and how to protect your family without the confusion.

    👉 Click the link to read this; it could save you a lot later:zurl.co/FlgVT

    #BabyYumYum #BYY #ParentingSA #MoneyMatters #FamilyFirst #Adulting

  2. Raising kids is expensive, but smart investing can give them a head start.
    Tsungai Masendeke, who is a certified financial planner, shares how TFSAs and RAs grow your money tax-free.

    Read more here:zurl.co/4SXEh

    #BabyYumYum #BYY #SmartParenting #TaxFreeInvesting #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #InvestSmart
    #MoneyMatters #ParentingAndFinance

  3. How to avoid being influenced into spending your hard-earned money – The Irish Times

    Have you taken the bait on the jersey, barrel leg pants yet? If you’re a midlife woman with…
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  4. 7 surprising ways the library can help you save money – Life Kit – NPR

    Kaz Fantone / NPR

    Life Kit Tools To Help You Get It Together

    7 surprising ways the public library can save you money

    Updated October 14, 202510:56 AM ET

    By Marielle Segarra, Audrey Nguyen

    This story was originally published on Oct. 16, 2023, and has been updated.

    Everyone knows you can save money on books by checking them out at the library instead of buying them. But did you know that libraries can help you save on other things too?

    Life Kit

    How the local library can save you money

    In some locations, you can borrow tools (saving a purchase at the hardware store), take free language classes and even get free tickets to local museums and attractions.

    The resources that your library has to offer will depend on its size and funding, which comes in part from taxpayer dollars and donor funds. These perks are part of the public library’s mission to serve the needs of the local community, says Joan Johnson, library director at Milwaukee Public Library. “Libraries are one of the most important parts of the social infrastructure. The possibilities for how you explore are endless.”

    To take advantage of these money-saving benefits, sign up for a library card, says Mychal Threets, a librarian, literacy advocate and the new host of PBS’ Reading Rainbow. Then check out the library website or simply walk into your local library and talk to a librarian.

    Here are 7 surprising ways the library can help you save money.

    1. Before you buy something, see if you can borrow it from the library

    Libraries offer all kinds of items on loan. “Video games, musical instruments, board games. Some libraries have bakeware collections where you can get baking pans,” says Threets.

    Akhila Bhat, branch manager at Harris County Public Library in Katy, Texas, says her library system has a seed library. “Patrons can pick up seeds to start a garden and drop off seeds for others to take home and plant.”

    Meanwhile, libraries like the Providence Public Library in Rhode Island have tools you can check out. That includes a cordless drill, safety goggles and a laser level.

    2. Reserve free tickets to local museums and attractions

    In some places, you can get free or discounted tickets to local attractions in your city or town. The Nashville Public Library, for example, offers free tickets to the Country Music Hall of Fame (saving patrons $31.95 in admission fees). And library card holders in California can gain free entry to over 200 state parks, saving patrons $20 in entry fees.

    3. Print out your documents at a discount

    You can use the computers to print out documents like plane tickets, concert tickets or shipping labels. There’s usually a small fee, but it’s often cheaper than printing at an office supply store or a shipping center, says Threets. For example, it costs 10 cents to print a page in black and white at the Brooklyn Public Library in New York, and 26 cents at Fedex.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: 7 surprising ways the library can help you save money : Life Kit : NPR

    #2025 #America #Borrow #DonTBuyFirst #Education #FreeTickets #Libraries #Library #LifeKit #MoneyMatters #NationalPublicRadio #NPR #Printing #PublicLibraries #SavingMoney #UnitedStates

  5. 7 surprising ways the library can help you save money – Life Kit – NPR

    Kaz Fantone / NPR

    Life Kit Tools To Help You Get It Together

    7 surprising ways the public library can save you money

    Updated October 14, 202510:56 AM ET

    By Marielle Segarra, Audrey Nguyen

    This story was originally published on Oct. 16, 2023, and has been updated.

    Everyone knows you can save money on books by checking them out at the library instead of buying them. But did you know that libraries can help you save on other things too?

    Life Kit

    How the local library can save you money

    In some locations, you can borrow tools (saving a purchase at the hardware store), take free language classes and even get free tickets to local museums and attractions.

    The resources that your library has to offer will depend on its size and funding, which comes in part from taxpayer dollars and donor funds. These perks are part of the public library’s mission to serve the needs of the local community, says Joan Johnson, library director at Milwaukee Public Library. “Libraries are one of the most important parts of the social infrastructure. The possibilities for how you explore are endless.”

    To take advantage of these money-saving benefits, sign up for a library card, says Mychal Threets, a librarian, literacy advocate and the new host of PBS’ Reading Rainbow. Then check out the library website or simply walk into your local library and talk to a librarian.

    Here are 7 surprising ways the library can help you save money.

    1. Before you buy something, see if you can borrow it from the library

    Libraries offer all kinds of items on loan. “Video games, musical instruments, board games. Some libraries have bakeware collections where you can get baking pans,” says Threets.

    Akhila Bhat, branch manager at Harris County Public Library in Katy, Texas, says her library system has a seed library. “Patrons can pick up seeds to start a garden and drop off seeds for others to take home and plant.”

    Meanwhile, libraries like the Providence Public Library in Rhode Island have tools you can check out. That includes a cordless drill, safety goggles and a laser level.

    2. Reserve free tickets to local museums and attractions

    In some places, you can get free or discounted tickets to local attractions in your city or town. The Nashville Public Library, for example, offers free tickets to the Country Music Hall of Fame (saving patrons $31.95 in admission fees). And library card holders in California can gain free entry to over 200 state parks, saving patrons $20 in entry fees.

    3. Print out your documents at a discount

    You can use the computers to print out documents like plane tickets, concert tickets or shipping labels. There’s usually a small fee, but it’s often cheaper than printing at an office supply store or a shipping center, says Threets. For example, it costs 10 cents to print a page in black and white at the Brooklyn Public Library in New York, and 26 cents at Fedex.

    Continue/Read Original Article Here: 7 surprising ways the library can help you save money : Life Kit : NPR

    #2025 #America #Borrow #DonTBuyFirst #Education #FreeTickets #Libraries #Library #LifeKit #MoneyMatters #NationalPublicRadio #NPR #Printing #PublicLibraries #SavingMoney #UnitedStates

  6. 💡 Good news for policyholders!
    From Sept 22, term insurance premiums are becoming 18% cheaper 🎉.
    Now’s the perfect time to secure your future with wider coverage at lower costs.
    Because peace of mind should never come at a premium. ✨

    #InsurancePlans #TermInsurance #FinancialFreedom #MoneyMatters #WealthManagement #SmartInvesting #InsuranceAwareness #SecureFuture #FinancialPlanning #InsuranceNews #PolicyUpdate #AffordableInsurance

  7. @abcfeeds It's great to see finance news broken down for everyone—essential for students who are just starting to understand the system! I also try to give digestible tips for students over at my blog. #MoneyMatters #FinanceForStudents

  8. RBI has indeed reduced the repo rate, Loans- such as home, car, and personal loans could become cheaper, as banks typically pass on lower borrowing costs to consumers. This move could boost economic activity by encouraging more borrowing and spending.
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    #RBINews #RepoRate #LoanEMI #CheaperLoans #HomeLoan #CarLoan #PersonalLoan #FinanceNews #BankingUpdate #InterestRates #EconomyUpdate #MoneyMatters #LoanBenefits #AffordableEMI #FinancialGrowth