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How to Build a Baller Network

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | April 27, 2022

They say your network is your net worth, so if you haven’t been intentionally building your social capital, it’s easy to feel broke in this area. While networking may seem daunting at first, with these simple steps, it can be fun and easy!

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How to Meal Prep

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | April 27, 2022

Meal planning can save you money and time, as well as help you eat better. The next question most people will ask is: How do I plan meals? Check out some tips to help create your plan for meal planning.

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Preparing to Move Out of State

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | April 27, 2022

There are a few things you should consider when planning to move to another state. Work, schools, cost of living, and moving costs are a few of the items that should be on your pre-move checklist. Before making the move, create a strategy.

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10 Tips for Planning a Road Trip

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | April 24, 2022

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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College Costs: How They Add Up

BLOG | COLLEGE

3 min read | April 20, 2022

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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Get to Know the Credit Bureaus

BLOG | CREDIT

3 min read | April 20, 2022

Credit bureaus collect and track consumer and business financial data. They create credit reports from their collected data, which are then used to generate credit scores. Learn about them and how they use information to build your score.

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Monitoring Your Credit: Where Do I Start?

BLOG | CREDIT

1 min read | April 20, 2022

Credit plays such a big role in our lives because it can be attached to so many things. Do you know how to pull your own credit report to make sure everything is correct?

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Tips for Transitioning Between In-Person, Virtual, and Hybrid Settings

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

1 min read | April 19, 2022

Classes and work environments have gone from in person to virtual to hybrid and back. A way to help remain optimistic about the changes occurring around you is to have a plan to stay on track. Check out our tips to navigate future changes.

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Firm Foundations of Credit

BLOG | CREDIT

2 min read | April 19, 2022

Homeownership, car payments, and careers may seem far away but building your credit score now will give you more options and flexibility when that season of life comes. A higher credit score can open doors for you, so start building early.

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How to Put Yourself Ahead of the Herd

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | April 19, 2022

Soft skills are traits and interpersonal skills that characterize your relationships with other people. It can be challenging to develop them, but if you follow these four tips, you’ll be ahead of the herd and stand out among your peers.

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Linking with the Right People on LinkedIn

BLOG | FRAUD

2 min read | April 19, 2022

LinkedIn is a popular way to make professional connections, but users must remain vigilant. Many fraudsters use the platform to lure job seekers to fake websites, administer phishing and vishing attacks, and circulate clickbait.

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Tips for Tackling Tasks You've Been Avoiding

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | April 19, 2022

Many people find it difficult to get started on tasks, especially if they’re procrastinating due to anxiety or a lack of interest. Check out some tips to get a jump-start on responsibilities you’ve been putting off.

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What is Your Spending Identity?

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | April 19, 2022

Our relationship with money is complex and differs vastly from person to person. Things such as our financial education – or lack thereof – can affect our spending behaviors whether we realize it or not and mold our spending identities.

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Building a Better Budget

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | March 31, 2022

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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Credit Freeze vs. Fraud Alert: What to Know

BLOG | CREDIT

2 min read | March 24, 2022

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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Control Your Money, Don't Let it Control You

BLOG | BUDGETING

1 min read | March 17, 2022

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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Pyramids and Investment Schemes

BLOG | FRAUD

2 min read | March 8, 2022

The central concept of the pyramid scheme is to move up to the highest level. We all want to become high-level investors and earners. But pyramid “investments” are considered schemes because they frequently unsuccessful and can be illegal.

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Spring Break on a Budget

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

1 min read | March 1, 2022

Trying to plan the right spring break trip on a budget can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips on how to find the best deal to have the best time!

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Average Returns on Different Investment Types

BLOG | INVESTING

1 min read | February 22, 2022

The way you invest will, and should, change over your lifetime. Some factors that most think about when investing involve your goals for invested funds, when you anticipate needing the funds, and how much risk you are comfortable with.

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Balance or Burnout?

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | February 17, 2022

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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The Most Important Bill You'll Ever Have

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | February 15, 2022

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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The Benefit of Internships

BLOG | COLLEGE

1 min read | February 10, 2022

An internship is an experience every student — or anyone curious about a career — should have. Internships play a big role in meeting personal goals. If you haven’t thought about an internship, here are some reasons to consider one.

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Experience vs. Education

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | February 8, 2022

Oftentimes when applying for professional opportunities, we wonder which is more important: education or experience? The truth can lie somewhere in the middle: Education and experience valuable to potential employers for different reasons.

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Celebrate February: Its Financial Aid Awareness Month

BLOG | COLLEGE

1 min read | February 1, 2022

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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