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Ultimate Tax Season Prep Guide

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  • Finance

Tax day is on April 15 – a day many working Americans dread each year. And while it's probably never going to be your favorite topic to think about, it doesn't have to be quite as overwhelming as it is for many. Staying organized throughout the year, preparing well, and understanding how to file your taxes can help make tax season a breeze. 

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Best Plants to Grow in Spring

  • "Tips and Tricks"
  • Educational

Whether you're looking to get healthy, get back to nature, or just get outside, growing a garden is one of the best spring activities to help cross all of those goals off your list at once. From yard cleanup to spring planting, March, April, and May are the perfect times for turning your outdoor space into an oasis. Here at CreditBox, we've put together a list of the best plants to grow in the spring, including what you need to do to get started.

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CreditBox: Our COVID19 Response

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  • News

Keeping you and our associates safe is a top priority, so we wanted to share the steps we’re taking in response to coronavirus. Following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we’re taking preventative measures to maintain a clean, healthy environment in our stores, while maintaining the continuity of business operations.

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Installment Loan vs. Title Loan

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  • CreditBox
  • "Installment Loans"
  • Loans
  • Finance

Sudden expenses such as property repairs may put you in a position where you need some extra cash. Two main options for getting the money are installment loans and title loans. But what's the difference, and which one is right for you? Before you apply online for any kind of loan, it pays to do some extra research.

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How to Prepare for Freezing Temperatures

  • "Home and Auto Repairs"
  • Educational

Winter is upon us, which means the weather is getting colder fast and freezing temperatures are approaching. Unfortunately, if you aren't prepared, these conditions can cause everything from frozen pipes to problems with your HVAC system. Find out how to properly prepare your home for winter — it'll save you time and money.   

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Affordable Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas

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  • Holidays

On Valentine's Day you want to do something special, but that isn't always easy if you're on a tight budget. Fortunately, giving someone your heart doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Thanks to food ordering apps, cost-effective dinner specials, and the wonders of Mother Nature, it's easy to make your money go a little further when purchasing food and entertainment. Here are some affordable date night ideas to consider this Valentine’s Day.
 

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Things You Never Knew About Groundhog Day

  • Holidays

You may not trust your local weatherperson, but you probably believe everything that famous rodents, like Punxsutawney Phil, have to say about the weather. That's because every year on February 2, or Groundhog Day, people around the country look to the most famous of these fuzzy creatures to see if he has any new winter predictions. But how much do you really know about this fun holiday?  

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Home Tools Everyone Should Have

  • "Home and Auto Repairs"
  • Educational

You may not think you're very handy, but you'd be surprised at what you can fix on your own at home without calling a repairman. You can find guides and how-to videos for just about everything online, from how to fix a hole in the wall to how to unclog the toilet and everything in between. To become a home improvement hero all you need are a few tools and a little know-how. Just don't get caught unprepared. These are the basic tools everyone should have around the house.

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Easy-to-Cook Meals on a Budget

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  • "Tips and Tricks"
  • Educational

You don't have to break your budget to make delicious meals when you're learning to cook, especially when you have the right easy recipes on your side. Cheap food doesn't have to be bland or boring. In fact, simple, inexpensive meals and easy dinner recipes can be just as tasty as those that take hours to prepare with expensive ingredients. Whether you're learning how to prepare salmon or assembling a casserole – all it takes is a little bit of creativity, the right ingredients, and some easy dinner recipes to get started. 

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Basic Adulting: What You Should Have Known Last Year

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  • "Tips and Tricks"
  • Educational

Whether you’ve just graduated college or have already entered the “real world” you start to wonder why no one ever told you how to manage finances, shop for groceries, or separate the light laundry from the dark. The sooner you learn these basic adulting skills, the better you'll feel — and the better off you'll be! That’s why we’ve came up with some tips to get you going in the right direction when beginning adulthood.

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