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1 min read | September 12, 2024

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BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | September 6, 2024

Find a place that works with your timeframe and explore! It can be somewhere new or a place you have already been.

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BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

4 min read | September 3, 2024

The school year is a time for new beginnings, new opportunities, and new costs. From classes to text books and everything in between. Create your budget before the school year starts and it will be much easier to avoid temptations. New

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Are You Ready for Your Future

PODCAST | COLLEGE

36 min | February 13, 2024

Education is very important and can help you get the career path you desire. Our friends at Capital Area College Access Network tell us all about getting ready for your next path, the importance of FAFSA, and their involvement in the preparation process.

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VIDEO | CAREER

1 min | January 11, 2024

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Money and Values

PODCAST | BUDGETING

16 min | January 11, 2024

In this episode, the hosts Amanda and Jessica discuss how aligning your values with your finances can make a great impact. Amanda and Jessica discuss taking a moment to think about where we spend the majority of our money. 

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Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PODCAST | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

25 min | January 11, 2024

What is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Let's define DEI with special guest Amanda Denney, MSUFCU's DEI Director.

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Balance or Burnout?

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | January 11, 2024

When starting a new season of life, it’s easy to have grand plans of everything you want to do. However, like going to the buffet, if you take on too much in the beginning, you won’t be able to make it all the way to the end

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Credit Card Benefits

BLOG | CREDIT

2 min read | January 11, 2024

Credit cards are a great way to build a positive credit history. But all credit cards don’t have the same benefits, so it’s important to check your specific card’s offers.

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Beware of Tax Scams

BLOG | FRAUD

3 min read | January 11, 2024

As tax season approaches, you can bet that fraudsters are ramping up their tax scams to steal from unsuspecting victims. Here are some of the most common scams and how to protect yourself.

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Building a Business

PODCAST | CAREER

33 min | January 11, 2024

Starting, running, or scaling a business takes time and effort. Paul Jaques talks with Wallet Watch about starting and maintaining a business, knowing when it’s time to get started, and resources that may exist in your community.

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Money and Emotions

PODCAST | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

53 min | January 10, 2024

Amanda and Jessica talk to Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a biracial financial therapist, about her book “The Financial Anxiety Solution”, her therapy approach, and most importantly about how emotions play a part in our finances.

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Adjusting Away from Home

BLOG | COLLEGE

2 min read | January 10, 2024

Leaving home for school can be an exciting but difficult time in a young person’s life. International students may experience culture shock when they travel overseas to attend a 4-year university.

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A Breakdown of Employment Benefits

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | January 10, 2024

Most people compare hourly pay rates or salaries when considering where they want to work. These numbers are important, but they neglect the additional value of benefits offered by an employer.

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Being a Change Agent: Exploring Equity in Education

PODCAST | COLLEGE

33 min | January 10, 2024

In today's episode we are talking about education and being a change agent with Glenn McIntosh. Having diversity, equity and inclusion in education is so important because these are the places where the leaders of tomorrow are learning.

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4 Emergency Fund Myths That Need to be BUSTED!

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | January 10, 2024

You just finished planning your dream vacation to Europe. As you’re thinking about your future picnics in Paris and how good all those Belgian waffles will taste, you experience some car trouble. Your engine simply won’t start

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Breaking Communication Barriers

PODCAST | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

1 hr 1 min | January 10, 2024

An interview with Oakland University professor, Dr. Rebecca Mercado Jones about the transformative potential of a conversation, the communication axiom, ways to determine your communication and conflict style, and navigating financial conversations.

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Your Upcoming Interview: Are You Prepared?

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | November 27, 2023

Almost all employers will ask, “Do you have any questions for me?” at the end of an interview. Preparing thoughtful and specific questions to ask at the end of your interview could set you apart from other candidates.

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Top Holiday Side Hustles for College Students

BLOG | COLLEGE

4 min read | November 27, 2023

Are you ready for the holidays but your savings account isn’t? Consider a part-time job or side gig to bring in some extra cash! There are plenty of ways to bring in some dough that do not require full-time commitments.

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Tips to Help Crush Your Next Interview

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | November 27, 2023

Did you land a job interview? Congratulations! Read on for some tips to impress interviewers and land your dream job.

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The Most Important Bill You'll Ever Have

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | November 27, 2023

You’ve heard that failing to pay bills can hurt your credit and have other consequences for your finances. If you’re not getting a monthly statement, it can be easy to forget to pay the most important bill you’ll ever have: your savings.

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Social Media Safety

BLOG | FRAUD

2 min read | November 27, 2023

Social media platforms are a great place to share our experiences and interests, as well as communicate and coordinate events. Unfortunately, they are also a potential gold mine for identity thieves. 

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Scams to Look Out for in College

BLOG | FRAUD

2 min read | November 27, 2023

College students can be targets for fraudsters looking to scam people who aren’t used to making big financial and life decisions. Here are some scams to look out for and ways to protect yourself.

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Renew Your Space with a Good Spring Cleaning!

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | November 27, 2023

For many, spring feels like a fresh start, and with a fresh start comes one of my favorite things of all — spring cleaning! It’s a way to declutter your home, organize your space, and give everything a nice, deep cleaning.

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