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Setting up your child's first bank account

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When you think your child is ready to have their own bank account, they likely ought to have an understanding of why they should have a bank account.

How much house can you actually afford?

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Here are some simple formulas, tips, and references to help you find a house you’re comfortable paying for and a home you're happily living in, too.

FAQ: What is a Kasasa Cash Back® account?

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Who doesn't love a little extra cash? Sometimes the best reward is more money in your bank account. Kasasa Cash Back accounts give you just that.

Finding the perfect place to bank: Our guide to your new financial home

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If a bank is receiving all your money, you ought to put your dollars where it matters. Why not a place that makes you feel good about your choice?

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Holiday savings tips: Decorating

It's easy to get carried away decorating. We're here to let you know you can still go all out without seriously injuring your end-of-year budget.

Think outside the gift-wrapped box

You don’t have to spend a ton of money to have beautifully wrapped presents to give to for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, or graduation gifts.

5 Tips for holiday entertaining on a budget

With all of the traveling, shopping, and party planning, it can be hard to stick to your budget. You can scale down your holiday plans and keep the fun.

Think creatively about saving money on gifts

Gift giving for everyone can add up quickly. Using our tips, you can get prepared and think creatively to avoid a bad financial start to the new year.

7 Do-it-yourself gifts people actually want

Making gifts for your loved ones is a great way to spend less. Pick a project you know your recipient will love since it was custom made just for them.

Money perks: 7 tips to make your money work

Aside from winning the lottery, which anyone will tell you is not a viable budget strategy, here are seven money tips to make your money work for you.

Why shop local during the holidays?

Some reasons make obvious sense and some aren’t so immediately obvious, but here's why it's important (and rewarding!) to shop local this holiday season.

Guide to using a personal loan for holiday travel

You want to hit the road this holiday season, either to see your loved ones, or to escape the work-from-home rat race for some much needed you time.

Why you should look into auto refinancing TODAY

When is the right time to refinance my car loan? Our quick answer: RIGHT NOW! The final weeks of 2021 might be a specifically good time to refinance.

About Kasasa

We believe your money should do more... for you and your community. Founded in 2003, Kasasa is a financial and technology services company working to help empower consumers to take control of their finances and be proud of their money by banking locally with community banks and credit unions in your neighborhood, that you know and trust.

These local institutions have roots in their communities, care about people over profits, and are actively invested in local businesses to help keep the economy strong (unlike some of the megabanks we could name).

We believe you shouldn't have to choose between the best banking products, the best customer experience, or keeping your money local, where it can do more good. We've created ethical banking products and partnered exclusively with community banks and credit unions. So you can have it all.

Kasasa accounts are available at community financial institutions around the country. Find one near you at Kasasa.com to get free checking that pays cash rewards, the only loan with Take-Backs^™, and more. All while keeping your money in the community, so you can always be proud of your money.

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