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What happens when you shop locally

Even when you're shopping online, you can make an impact locally. Local shopping builds up your community and you know what a different that can make.

Are you making New Year’s resolutions about money?

Whether you shop too much, save too little, setting a financial New Year’s resolution is a healthy way to ring in the new year and better your life.

Shop smart on back-to-school electronics

Many companies offer back-to-school discounts, so you can go straight to the source for better prices on the electronic supplies you need for school.

9 Ways to raise last-minute cash for college

There are many ways you can raise some money before you head to college. Here are nine ways you can raise some fast cash to save for this coming semester.

Millennials and money: Financial planning and preparedness (and 6 tips to make it happen)

Millennials plan to continue living life into later years, and your financial plan looks different than the financial goals of the previous generation.

Apple Wallet vs. PayPal vs. Google Pay

If you're curious to dip your toes into this new world of paying for things differently, here are the big-name payment services to download and go.

Get rewards from your tuition, books, and fees

Kasasa Tunes® allows you to manage the cash you are going to spend on books and fees and college costs -- rewarding you with free downloads every month.

5 Apps for smart summer travel savings

It's tempting to leave your phone at home with the rest of your obligations, but it's a smart move to make your smartphone your essential travel companion.

How to avoid overpaying for a hotel

It's always better to spend extra on souvenirs or dinner than hotel add-ons. There are a few tips and tricks which help to avoid overpaying for your hotel.

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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