Want to save more money this year? Put it on your calendar Nancy Mann Jackson for Forbright Bank Jan 2, 2026 Jan 2, 2026 Updated Jan 2, 2026 0 A young woman sitting on the floor of a living room, holding a credit card and browsing her smartphone. Ground Picture // Shutterstock Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Nancy Mann Jackson for Forbright Bank k9bmkDEC@?8m(2?E E@ D2G6 >@C6 >@?6J E9:D J62Cn !FE :E @? J@FC 42=6?52Ck^DEC@?8mk^9bmkAm|@DE A6@A=6 2AAC@249 D2G:?8 >@?6J H:E9 8@@5 :?E6?E:@?D[ 3FE :E 42? 36 492==6?8:?8 E@ DE2J @? 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