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Welcome to FinStart, brought to you by Collegiate Credit Union. A FREE resource that provides financial education, resources, and tools to help you achieve your goals. From blogs, podcasts, quizzes, and calculators, all created by certified financial educators, this is your hub for financial learning.
BLOG | COLLEGE
2 min read | March 6, 2025
Higher education is an investment in your future and the government recognizes this. Tax credits and deductions can lighten the load a little and make college more affordable. Figure out which credits and deductions work best for you.
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BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL
2 min read | March 4, 2025
Traveling — especially during peak seasons like spring break — can feel financially impossible. Learn some tips and tricks to help you get away for spring break without breaking the bank!
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BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL
3 min read | February 27, 2025
We never know what life is going to throw at us. Having money in reserve can relieve stress in times of crisis. Here are some tips and tricks to be successful in creating a strong emergency fund.
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BLOG | BUDGETING
2 min read | February 25, 2025
Using your tax refund to pay down loan balances or high-interest credit cards can help in multiple ways. Paying the balances down can save you money by cutting down on interest costs and may even reduce your future monthly payments.
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BLOG | CAREER
1 min read | February 20, 2025
Career choices are big decisions. What happens if you start a new career, and it just isn’t for you? While you consider your options, maybe the flexibility of a job in the gig economy is right for you.
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BLOG | BUDGETING
2 min read | February 18, 2025
Budgets are an essential tool in meeting your financial goals. Budgets have been said to be too restrictive, too difficult or there is no need for one. But if there is one thing you want control over, it’s your money.
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While you may not need credit at your current stage, it’s important to begin building credit before you need it and it determines job prospects. One small step can be opening your first major credit card.
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