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Thanks for playing BINGO!
April was Financial Literacy Month and we had fun playing Blackout BINGO,
an interactive and fun way to level up your financial knowledge!
Throughout the month of April we celebrated Financial Literacy Month and Bingo'd our way to better financial habits. As part of our commitment to empowering communities with essential money management skills, we brought the best of both worlds: a chance to win exciting prizes AND learn valuable financial tips along the way!
Congratulations to our 4 winners! They completed their cards by filling in the tips they found on social media, radio, our website and chatting with our staff. They each received a Kwik Trip gift card along with learning how to budget smarter, save better, and build their financial future.
Here are the tips...
Tip #1: Create a monthly budget to track your income and expenses.
Tip #2: Keep your debt-to-income ration below 36% to maintain financial health.
Tip #3: Start building an emergency savings fund for unexpected expenses.
Tip #4: Pay yourself first by saving a portion of your income before spending.
Tip #5: Check your credit score regularly.
Tip #6: Understand the difference between needs and wants.
Tip #7: Avoid high-interest debt like payday loans.
Tip #8: Set financial goals and track your progress towards them.
Tip #9: Research before making big purchases, like a car or home.
Tip #10: Use cash-back or rewards credit cards to earn bonuses for spending.
Tip #11: Invest in your future with retirement savings like a 401(k).
Tip #12: Know how to read your bank statement ad identify any hidden fees.
Tip #13: Look for ways to cut unnecessary subscriptions or memberships.
Tip #14: Shop around for insurance and compare rates before committing.
Tip #15: Understand the difference between good debt (like student loans) and bad debt.
Tip #16: Avoid impulse buying by making shopping lists.
Tip #17: Review your credit card statement each month to avoid surprises.
Tip #18: Start investing early to take advantage of compound interest.
Tip #19: Be cautious of "get rich quick" schemes; there's no substitute for knowledge and patience.
Tip #20: Set up automatic savings to ensure you are consistently putting money aside.
Tip #21: Pay bills on time to avoid late fees and damage to your credit score.
Tip #22: Save for major expenses like vacations or home repairs in advance.
Tip #23: Use different passwords for different account logins.
Tip #24: Teach children to save by using a clear jar for savings.