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How to grow wealth and shake up your financial strategy

There are a few ways for consumers to multiply their wealth rather than holding onto it. Here are six possible ways to shake up your own financial strategy

Why you should consider protesting your home’s tax appraisal

What may come as a surprise are significant hikes in your appraisal from one year to the next — especially if nothing has changed. What can you do?

Common bank fees: How much are you paying to save?

Watching for common bank fees and knowing the impact they have on your finances may help you avoid a checking account fee from hitting your account.

401k or IRA: Which is a better retirement savings plan?

401k or IRA? Let's look at each investment option and understand the similarities and differences so you can make the best retirement decisions for you.

15 Fun crafts to teach financial literacy to kids

Money isn't the easiest or most exciting subject for kids. Try one of these financial literacy crafts as a family to make the most of your money lessons.

Advantages of an (actually) free checking account

When people ask why is it important to have a free checking account, the better question is what are the advantages of an actually free checking account?

Back to basics: How to manage your checking account

Managing your checking account is about taking an active role in knowing what's going on with your money – when it's coming in and where it's being spent.

7 Ways to avoid paying unnecessary banking fees

The best way you can avoid bank fees is twofold: one, get an account that doesn't charge most of those fees. Two, stay on top of managing your accounts.

5 Tips to increase your savings automatically

If you can automate parts of your life that can help you increase savings, that's more than convenient, and you can still make a dent in your savings goal.

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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