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Staying Calm Amid Panic Selling

Looking to sell your investments after big drops in prices? Before you commit to the sale, take a moment to breathe. Learn to recognize panic-selling, and review how calmly responding to stock market lows can benefit your long-term investment goals.

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Protect Your Credit Before You Use It

BLOG | CREDIT

1 min read | January 20, 2026

Freezing your credit is a simple way to protect your identity, regardless of your financial status. It is free, does not affect your score, and helps prevent fraud so you can build credit on your terms.

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Is FOMO Breaking Your Budget?

BLOG | BUDGETING

3 min read | July 9, 2026

Social media has created an environment of FOMO that leads to impulsive purchases. Read this article to learn how to prevent FOMO from affecting your financial well-being.

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Investing in Yourself; Skills, Reputation, and Growth

PODCAST | CAREER

22 min | July 8, 2026

Samantha Harkins, Founder and CEO of Hundred Place Consulting and CEO of Lansing 501, joins the podcast to explore what it means to invest in yourself for long-term success. Success is created by how intentionally you invest your time, energy, and talents.

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Investing on a Visa: The International Student Investor

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3 min read | July 7, 2026

Looking to maximize income opportunities as an international student? Use this article to learn about investing in the stock market, from opening a brokerage account to potential tax implications.

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Planning a Group Trip Without Financial Conflict

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2 min read | July 2, 2026

Group trips can quickly become stressful when money expectations are unclear. Planning ahead, communicating openly and using shared budgeting tools can help keep the focus on enjoying the experience together.

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4 Emergency Fund Myths That Need to be BUSTED!

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | June 30, 2026

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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Financial Fact or Fiction 

QUIZ | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

Credit cards, budgeting, debt and investing all impact financial health. Test your financial knowledge and see if you can identify facts versus fiction.

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Set a group budget before booking a group trip.

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