<meta property="cq:wcmmode" content="disabled"/><meta property="articleFeedData" content="{"nextPageMobile":false,"nextPageNumberMobile":-1,"nextPageUrl":"/articles/topics/budgeting.7","prevPageNumber":5,"bottomArticles":[{"date":"Thu Mar 25 00:00:00 PDT 2021","imagePath":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/images/articles/2021/03/104429 COC_38_103648_Jump Starting Better Financial Habits During COVID.jpg","author":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/content-fragments/authorbio/tracy-scott/jcr:content/data/master","previewDescription":"Whether you\u2019re still hunkered down in your home or just spending less time out and about since the coronavirus pandemic, chances are you\u2019ve found yourself with some time to kill. And you can only binge watch so many movies and television series. So, if you\u2019re not using this newfound time to learn a new language or work on your great American novel, why not use some of it to develop something that may actually pay off once things get back to normal?\u2026.whatever \u201cnormal\u201d turns out to be. Why not take this opportunity to begin developing better financial habits?","title":"Using the COVID-19 Quarantine to Develop Better Financial Habits","pagePath":"/articles/using-the-covid-19-quarantine-to-develop-better-financial-habits","imageAlt":"Developing Better Financial Habits During the Coronavirus Pandemic","tags":["creditonebank:FinancialPlanning","creditonebank:PersonalFinance","credit-one-central-topics:budgeting"]},{"date":"Mon Jan 11 00:00:00 PST 2021","imagePath":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/images/articles/2021/05/05112021_Traveling on a Budget R1.jpg","author":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/content-fragments/authorbio/sean-p-egen/jcr:content/data/master","previewDescription":"As places start to reopen after months of COVID-19-related restrictions and shutdowns, many Americans are ready to start traveling again. But it\u2019s been so long since many of us have traveled that we may be a bit rusty. Plus, with the economic challenges and hardships that have impacted many Americans because of the pandemic, stretching a travel budget is more important than ever for price-conscious travelers looking to hit the road again.","title":"How to Travel on a Budget","pagePath":"/articles/how-to-travel-on-a-budget","imageAlt":"Traveling on a Budget","tags":["creditonebank:FinancialPlanning","credit-one-central-topics:travel","creditonebank:LifeEvents","credit-one-central-topics:budgeting","creditonebank:PersonalFinance"]},{"date":"Thu Oct 08 00:00:00 PDT 2020","imagePath":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/images/articles/2021/11/How_Long_Does_a_Late_Payment_Stay_on_Your_Credit_Report.jpg","author":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/content-fragments/authorbio/sean-p-egen/jcr:content/data/master","previewDescription":"The cost of electricity can eat up a substantial portion of your monthly budget, particularly if you live in a part of the country where power is pricier. The U.S. Energy Information Administration found that the average residential electric bill in the United States in 2019 was $115.49 per month, with Hawaii topping the list with an average monthly bill of $168.21.","title":"How to Lower Your Electric Bill","pagePath":"/articles/how-to-lower-your-electric-bill","imageAlt":"Tips for Lowering Your Electric Bill","tags":["credit-one-central-topics:saving-money","credit-one-central-topics:budgeting","creditonebank:FinancialPlanning","creditonebank:PersonalFinance"]}],"authorArticlesMobile":[],"prevPageMobile":true,"nextPage":true,"prevPage":true,"prevPageUrl":"/articles/topics/budgeting.5","prevPageUrlMobile":"/articles/topics/budgeting.5","prevPageNumberMobile":5,"topArticles":[{"date":"Fri Nov 12 00:00:00 PST 2021","imagePath":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/images/articles/2021/11/104897_SEO_CheckNumbers_IGRP_R3_Header.jpg","author":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/content-fragments/authorbio/sean-p-egen/jcr:content/data/master","previewDescription":"That jumble of numerals spread across the bottom of a check conveys important information financial institutions need to process payments, including the routing, account, and check number.","title":"How to Find the Routing and Account Number on a Check","pagePath":"/articles/how-to-find-the-routing-and-account-number-on-a-check","imageAlt":"How to Locate the Routing and Account Numbers on a Check","tags":["credit-one-central-topics:financial-tips","credit-one-central-topics:budgeting"]},{"date":"Wed May 26 00:00:00 PDT 2021","imagePath":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/images/articles/2021/05/05262021_Staying Motivated to Pay Down Debt Article R1.jpg","author":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/content-fragments/authorbio/jennifer-brozic/jcr:content/data/master","previewDescription":"Maybe you recently lost your job or had an emergency pop up. Or you were busy trying to keep up with the Joneses and, before you knew it, you\u2019d accumulated significant debt. No matter what may have led to the current state of your finances, know that it is possible to reduce your debt and get them back on track.","title":"How to Stay Motivated to Pay Down Debt","pagePath":"/articles/how-to-stay-motivated-to-pay-down-debt","imageAlt":"Staying Motivated to Pay Down Debt","tags":["creditonebank:FinancialPlanning","creditonebank:CreditEducation","credit-one-central-topics:debt","credit-one-central-topics:budgeting","creditonebank:PersonalFinance"]},{"date":"Fri Mar 26 16:03:00 PDT 2021","imagePath":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/images/articles/2021/03/03182021_Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck Article.jpg","author":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/content-fragments/authorbio/sean-p-egen/jcr:content/data/master","previewDescription":"If you\u2019re putting off writing the check for your rent or mortgage, paying your bills, or even buying food until your next paycheck, then you\u2019re probably living paycheck to paycheck. The good news is that, so long as your paychecks cover your expenses, you\u2019re technically living within your means. The bad news is that it can be difficult to get ahead this way, and an unexpected expense or sickness, injury, or job loss could quickly derail things.","subtitle":"Tips for breaking out of the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.","title":"Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck","pagePath":"/articles/stop-living-paycheck-to-paycheck","imageAlt":"How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck","tags":["credit-one-central-topics:budgeting","credit-one-central-topics:debt"]}],"lastPageNumberMobile":0,"currentPageNumber":6,"nextPageNumber":7,"lastPageNumber":7,"nextPageUrlMobile":"","articlesTopics":["financial tips","saving money","travel","debt","budgeting"],"currentPageNumberMobile":6}"/>
FDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government
