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Don't Miss Out on College Savings Using the FAFSA!

BLOG | COLLEGE

3 min read | November 16, 2023

Learn about the benefits and what kinds of aid you may be eligible to receive through the FAFSA. We’ll also break down ways you can apply for student aid and deadlines to bear in mind, so you don’t miss this money-saving opportunity.

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Does Your Spending Align with Your Values?

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Many of us are familiar with the first step of creating a spending plan and listing out income and expenses, but have you ever thought about how your spending aligns with your values?

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Do You Know Your Spending Leaks?

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Spending leaks affect everyone and often vary from person to person. Take a look at a few common areas where we spend more than we realize and some tips to help keep you on track.

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Do You Have Mistakes on Your Credit Report?

BLOG | CREDIT

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Mistakes or inaccurate information in your credit report could hinder your approval or result in higher costs. The sooner you know if there are mistakes in your report, the sooner you will be able to begin the dispute process.

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Discounts for College Students

BLOG | COLLEGE

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Everyone likes to save money, and being a student is an easy way to cut costs with discounts on a variety of products and services. Let’s explore the different areas of potential savings aimed at students.

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Debt Recovery Methods

BLOG | CREDIT

1 min read | November 16, 2023

The holidays are over and you are starting to look at your spending. You may be realizing that you have overspent beyond your means. Don’t panic, we have two tips on how to start paying those credit cards down.

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Debt is Not a Bad Word

BLOG | CREDIT

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Debt has a bad stigma around it. People are afraid of having it, and afraid of admitting they have it, which typically means they don’t know how to deal with it.

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Cryptocurrency: To Invest or Not

BLOG | INVESTING

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Cryptocurrency as an investment is a highly contentious subject. The crypto bulls (people who think crypto is valuable) will tell you that bitcoin and ethereum are great and everyone should invest.

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Credit: Risk and Your Reputation

BLOG | CREDIT

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Do you work to build a positive reputation at work and with your friends? Most of us want to be viewed as reliable and responsible because that tends to attract people and opportunities.

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Credit Freeze vs. Fraud Alert: What to Know

BLOG | CREDIT

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Everyone has a need to know that their identity is safe and no one wants to hear that their personal information has been compromised. Our personal information is heavily connected to our credit reports.

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Cooking: The Tastiest Art

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Between pre-packaged snacks and convenient delivery services, it can be easy to drain our wallets to fill our stomachs, but there is a better way. Learning to cook can be enormously beneficial for both your finances and your health!

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Control Your Money Dont Let it Control You

BLOG | BUDGETING

1 min read | November 16, 2023

A budget tracks your income and expenses to increase savings, decrease needless spending, and pay off debts. It gives you more control over your finances, prepares you for an emergency, and helps you to meet and track financial goals.

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Comparing Federal and Private Student Loans

BLOG | COLLEGE

3 min read | November 16, 2023

Everyone talks about financial aid through the FAFSA, but there isn’t a lot of discussion about private student loans — offers that come flooding in as you’re applying to schools. Let’s explore differences between federal and private loans.

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Comparing Compensation: The Not-So-Obvious Things to Consider

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | November 16, 2023

There are several factors that can impact how much you receive in each paycheck and how much money you’ll have to work with after paying bills. Let’s dig into a few things to keep in mind when comparing compensation and job opportunities.

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College Costs: How They Add Up

BLOG | COLLEGE

3 min read | November 16, 2023

According to EducationData.org, the cost of college increases 6.8% annually, and the average cost per year is more than $35,000. Let’s break down how those costs add up to see where the money goes.

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Clutter, Emotions, and Finances

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

3 min read | November 16, 2023

How we feel determines how we organize the clutter in our lives, including our homes and even our finances. Learning to address our emotions will help to keep our homes — and finances — in order.

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Celebrate February Its Financial Aid Awareness Month

BLOG | COLLEGE

1 min read | November 16, 2023

Financial Aid Awareness Month is celebrated across the nation every February. This celebration is an effort to provide crucial information to families and students about federal, state, and institutional financial student aid.

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Cash Advance Apps: What to Know

BLOG | CREDIT

1 min read | November 16, 2023

Sometimes you need a little cash. It could be an unexpected expense that threatens your budget, or a bill that arrives before payday.

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Buy Now Pay Later: What You Need to Know

BLOG | CREDIT

1 min read | November 16, 2023

Buy now pay later offers are becoming popular with retailers around the globe. The services aim to make it easier for people to make purchases now and pay for them over time. Sounds like a credit card, right? But how do they work?

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Building a Better Budget

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Do you have a budget that works for you? Many of us create budgets and then find ourselves not actively using them. Often times, people fail to use their spending plan because they have not made one that fits their lifestyle or habits.

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Budgeting Behaviors

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Saving and spending practices are embedded behaviors that create habits over a period of time. Healthy saving and spending habits create space for financial wealth.

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Budgeting A New Way of Life

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | November 16, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many have experienced hardship like never before. These are unprecedented times for many and we’re realizing the importance of an emergency fund.

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Breaking Down Student Loan Refunds

BLOG | COLLEGE

1 min read | November 16, 2023

Have you received a student loan refund check or deposit to your account? If you have, this usually means that the cost of your tuition, fees, and room and board was less than your accepted federal aid amount.

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Break Up with Debt & Find Financial Freedom

BLOG | CREDIT

1 min read | November 16, 2023

Many of us are working hard to pay down our debts — or working hard to stay out of debt. Want to reduce your expenses? Try our tips to help you kick debt to the curb and find more financial freedom.

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