Category: Financial Tips

Spring Cleaning for Your Finances and Personal Finance Tips

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Spring is a great time to clean house. Spring cleaning should leave you feeling refreshed, clean, and productive! But what about your finances? The major holidays have passed, tax time is over, and summer is quickly approaching. Plus, it’s 2017 – it’s time to cut down on a mountain of paper clutter and finally go… Read more »

How to Save Money and How to Get a Loan When You Need It

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Has your budget gotten stale? Perhaps you’ve decided on a few life-changes or set a new financial goal. We work with clients day in and day out to help get them the cash they need fast but also help to provide them tips on budgeting. Reevaluating your current budget and updating it to fit your… Read more »

3 Ways to Prepare for Your Taxes This Year

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It’s that time of the year again, time to find out if a refund or a bill is coming your way. Taking a few easy steps ahead of time can make your tax filing a breeze! Gather your paperwork Nothing is worse than sitting down to file taxes and then realizing midway that you missing a… Read more »

Cheap Spring Break Ideas: Where to Go, Stay, and More!

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Are you a college student looking for cheap spring break ideas because you’re on a budget? How about a teacher looking to take a family on vacation for a week? While there are a ton of tropical spring break locations, vacation doesn’t have to break the bank. Try some of these budget-friendly ideas!

Help! I’m in My 30’s and Still Living Paycheck to Paycheck

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Do you remember being in high school, looking at people in their 30’s and thinking “Wow, I can’t wait! I will have all the financial freedom when I’m that age”? Fast forward to now: credit card bills, student loans, and daily expenses make financial peace seem like an impossible goal. Sure, the future might seem… Read more »

5 Valentine’s Day Gifts For Under $50

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Candy hearts and paper valentines are a thing of the past. This year, give your Valentine something your romantic-self will be proud of and your bank account will appreciate it. Try any of these $50 and under gift ideas, and your Valentine will love your thoughtfulness while appreciating your practicality.

Last Minute Vacations You Can Afford!

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From the South West to the North East, America has a vast landscape that differs in each state. No matter what the scenery, each place is beautiful and full of endless vacation spots or road trip destinations. With February vacation around the corner, have you wondered what places are the most affordable? Read on to… Read more »

How to Pay For Christmas, Even When You Don’t Have Money

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Don’t let the holidays get to you! Even if you’re tight on money and have little, no, or bad credit, you still have some of the best options for title loans Arizona has to offer. With My Tio Rico, you can get something for the whole family even before you get that holiday bonus! There… Read more »

How to Stay Out of Debt This Holiday Season

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We’re almost there! Where did the time go? All of a sudden there are wreaths and red bows and holiday cheer all around us. That only means one thing: it’s time to spend all your hard earned money on holiday shopping at your local mall. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, the average… Read more »

Tips on Borrowing Money Responsibly

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Want to know how you can always borrow money responsibly? It doesn’t matter whether from a bank, a friend, another lender, or even the Albuquerque title loan experts at My Tio Rico. Following these best practices while borrowing money is sure to keep you in good standings and acting responsibly.

4 Easy Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

You probably read about it all the time, someone’s identity being stolen. You may even get notifications or email about there being a security breach within a company you subscribe to, and that they recommend you get a new card because of it. No matter what you know about identity theft, it’s a crime that’s… Read more »

5 Ways to Provide Temporary Relief When Paying Bills

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Unexpected events occur frequently, which means unexpected expenses will shortly follow. If you need help paying bills, there’s no need to feel embarrassed. When your emergency savings or health insurance program doesn’t cover something, don’t worry! My Tio Rico have many options, including Tucson auto title loans, that can help you get through the hard… Read more »

Need Help Paying for Your Honeymoon?

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In light of our last blog post on how to use personal loans and auto title loans Tucson AZ programs to help save on your wedding, we’ve compiled a list on how to pay for the next phase of your wedding: the honeymoon! In addition to the financial hurdle that is your wedding, planning and… Read more »

3 Easy Ways to Save On Your Wedding

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Many women fantasize about their wedding years before they even meet the love of their life. From choosing the color scheme, the dress, the flowers, the decorations it’s all ideal, but rarely do they ever think about the cost. One of the most unromantic things about a wedding is the price tag it holds. Like… Read more »

The Best Places to Travel This Fall, On a Budget

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Are you getting antsy to do some fall traveling? Why wait?! Fall is one of the best times to go on an adventure, and for following destinations, having small budget doesn’t matter! The Albuquerque NM title loans experts at My Tio Rico have compiled a list of affordable and exciting cities they recently visited that… Read more »

5 Back to School Shopping Tips

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This time of year, it’s hard not to see commercials or read blogs about the all the  back-to-school sales at all your favorite stores. If you want to get the most out of your money while getting the kids ready for school ahead of time, why not take advantage of these sales the right way?… Read more »

4 Tips for Staying Ahead of Your Bills

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The  unexpected, high-cost events that occur in life always seem to come when money is tight. Sometimes these costs leave us falling behind on our regular monthly bills. Between expenses for rent, electricity, water, cell phone, car, insurance bills and more, it’s hard to keep up with all these varying due dates. It doesn’t matter… Read more »

ATTN College Freshmen: Learn How To Manage Your Money At School!

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College is an exciting new time in life, but with knowledge comes debt. From textbooks to crazy tuition prices on the rise, many people are wondering how they’re going to be able to afford it. Although getting through four years of college while staying in good financial standing is almost impossible nowadays, the experts at… Read more »

Stop Impulsive Spending Today!

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Impulse buying: we’ve all done it. Whether in the grocery store, at the gas station, or in your favorite clothing store, an impulse buy usually pertains to purchasing something unnecessary without having planning to  do so in advance. This type of buying tends to happen when we’re bored or in an extreme of emotion. However,… Read more »

Is Your Energy Bill Outrageous?

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We all dread it, costly summer energy bills. Do you ever brace yourself before opening the envelope or as the online payment page opens? The summer can be the best time for a lot of things, but overpaying on your energy bill because of the heat isn’t one of them! Lucky for you, the New… Read more »