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Let's Start Today: Get the budgeting tips and resources to kick-start your financial goals

Start saving money today with some personal finance advice, budgeting tips, and expert coaching. State Farm® has all the financial advice to help you get started on managing your money!

Articles to help maximize your budget

Starting today, save money today with some personal finance advice, budgeting tips, and expert coaching.

Budget breakdown

You can have a budget — and still live the life you want to live. Budgeting is a simple and reliable resource for shedding unwanted debt, reaching financial goals, living a healthier financial lifestyle and maintaining true financial wellness.

The dual income advantage: Money management for couples

Managing money together can help couples make decisions that can benefit their financial future. Connect with your significant other and get started on some practical money management methods today.

Credit myths: Discredited

What is a good credit score?

Do you know your credit score and why it’s an important number? Do you know how to get a credit report and score? There is a lot to know. Let’s dig in and learn about it all.

How to rebuild credit

Make the moves necessary to successfully improve your credit score. See ways to do it here.

Just the facts: Investing

Basics of investing

Investing can be a great way to grow your money over time and help you prepare for retirement. Here are some investing basics to help you get started.

Consulting a professional for retirement savings

Find out how most Americans are doing with their retirement savings, if they are comfortable managing it, and the traits they want in a professional.

Financial foundation for freelancers

Get paid what you're worth and separate personal and business finances

When starting your business, you need to separate funds and answer questions like "How much should I get paid?" or "How many hours should I work?"

Ways to help set financial goals

Write financial goals to get closer to the target.

Retirement plans for small business owners to consider

Choosing the best retirement plan for your small business is important to hiring and keeping the right associates.

Small business benefits to offer

Benefits are a crucial part of an employee’s compensation package.

What is a good credit score?

Do you know your credit score and why it’s an important number? Do you know how to get a credit report and score? There is a lot to know. Let’s dig in and learn about it all.

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