Budgeting | Virginia Credit Union

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Creating a Budget

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Audra F., VACU Insider

Do you need a Financial Checkup?

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Does growing your own food really save money?

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Janet, VACU Insider

The gift that lasts a lifetime

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I tried cutting the cord but ended up cutting my cable bill in half

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Danny, VACU Insider

I did the unthinkable, I broke up with Amazon Prime

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Cierra, VACU Insider

Giving doesn't have to be monetary or materialistic

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Audra F., VACU Insider

Alexa, make my life easier

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Sylvia, VACU Insider

In debt by designer

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Audra F., VACU Insider

I’ll never eat another granola bar and my shopper’s club is to blame

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Take the stairs to reduce spending

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Dining out is a real budget killer

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4 tips for cooking for one

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Tips for Lowering Holiday Spending

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Hosting Thanksgiving on a Budget

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Beat the 7 Budget Busters

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Budgeting Worksheet