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Decorating Your First Place on a Budget

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | March 25, 2025

Decorating your first place — whether it’s a dorm or an apartment — is exciting for many students, but it’s important to remember the foundation of financial wellness: a budget. Budgeting will help any student shop smartly and with more intention.

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Methods to Increase Your Income

BLOG | CAREER

3 min read | March 13, 2025

Do you want to earn more money? If so, read our latest article to learn about steps you can take to increase your income

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Tax Breaks for Students

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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Spring Break Travel Tips on Any Budget

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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What is Credit?

VIDEO | CREDIT

5 min | January 27, 2025

Credit is essential for getting loans, renting an apartment, or getting a job. Watch now to learn about the differences between a credit report and a credit score, different factors that make up your credit score, and tips to create healthy credit habits.

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What’s your Money Cycle?

QUIZ | BUDGETING

Money cycles refer to how someone spends and saves their money. Test your knowledge and determine your money cycle to see if you’re on the road to financial success!

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The Mortgage Preapproval Process

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

4 min read | October 17, 2024

Preparing for mortgage preapproval can be daunting, but we're here to help! In our latest article, learn what documents are necessary to apply so you can begin the homebuying process confidently.

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Media Microtransactions: Budgeting for Small Media Purchases

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | October 3, 2024

Video games and apps can be a fun escape, but the microtransactions associated with them can stealthily strain your budget. Learn how to track their costs, allocate funds wisely, and avoid impulse buying. Stay in control of your digital spending!

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Why Is Budgeting Important?

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | October 1, 2024

Budgeting is a concept many are familiar with and have mixed feelings about. You may wonder why people talk about budgeting so often or why it's important. In our new article, we dive into reasons why budgeting is a valuable financial tool.

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Should You Invest or Pay Off Student Loan Debt?

BLOG | INVESTING

2 min read | September 12, 2024

Deciding whether to invest or pay off student loans depends on your financial goals. High-interest debt should be prioritized, but investing early can leverage compound interest in your favor. Balancing both, while maintaining an emergency fund, is ideal.

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Student Loan Repayment: The SAVE Plan

BLOG | COLLEGE

2 min read | August 27, 2024

In August 2023, the Department of Education announced its new Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan, the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. Read our latest blog post to see if this could apply to your student loans.

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Navigating Your First Retirement Plan

BLOG | INVESTING

2 min read | August 13, 2024

When choosing your first retirement plan, focus on understanding the basics of retirement saving and what options best suit your goals. Beginning your savings journey in college can set you up for a more secure financial future.

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Dollar-Cost Averaging: Make Your Dollar Work for You

BLOG | INVESTING

2 min read | August 8, 2024

Are you looking to invest but don’t want to put all your money in at once? Using the dollar-cost averaging investment method can lead to purchasing more shares while limiting the risk of a lump-sum investment. Learn more in our new article.

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Financial Literacy and How to Improve Yours

BLOG | COLLEGE

2 min read | August 1, 2024

Financial literacy is an important aspect of financial wellness and this article will share not only the importance of perspective when getting started, but also how to find financial education resources.

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Guide to Your Vacation Budget

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | July 23, 2024

Planning a vacation can be both exciting and stressful. Whether you’re traveling on a budget or not, it’s possible to save money and have a wonderful trip. Read more to get the scoop on budget-friendly travel.

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Three Tips for Reducing Financial Stress

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

3 min read | July 9, 2024

Money management can be stressful for many people, but creating intentional habits can make finances fun. Read on to learn three tips to make finances less stressful.

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Refinancing Your Mortgage

BLOG | BUDGETING

3 min read | June 25, 2024

If you are a homeowner, you may have thought about refinancing your mortgage. It’s important to consider why you want to refinance and how it will impact you financially. Learn more about what options are available in our new article.

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First-Time Home Buyer: Mortgage Terminology 101

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

3 min read | June 13, 2024

Purchasing your first home can seem intimidating, and you may hear a loan officer use words you’re not familiar with, which can lower your confidence. Read more to set yourself up for a successful journey to owning your first home.

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Igniting Innovation Meet Changed

PODCAST | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

11 min | June 6, 2024

Sit down with Dan Stelmach, co-founder of Changed. Changed is helping people transform the way they think about debt repayment. Tune in to see how Changed can help your journey to financial wellness and check out their website https://www.gochanged.com.

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Igniting Innovation Meet Silvur

PODCAST | CAREER

13 min | June 6, 2024

Silvur takes a holistic approach to retirement helping users understand and navigate different ways to maximize your retirement savings and prepare for the twenty-to-thirty-year phase of your life called retirement.

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Igniting Innovation Meet Pocketnest

PODCAST | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

11 min | June 6, 2024

Sit down with Jessica Willis, founder and CEO of Pocketnest. The platform gets to know their users, finds out what motivates them, and helps them to complete those important financial tasks. Tune in now to see how you could level up your financial wellness

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Igniting Innovation Meet Greenpath

PODCAST | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

11 min | June 6, 2024

Sit down with Andy Manthei to talk about GreenPath’s new Virtual Financial Coach Lea. Lea was designed to help tailor personalized financial education based on what users want to know, need help with, or are interested in through text-based conversations.

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Igniting Innovation Meet Debbie

PODCAST | BUDGETING

13 min | June 6, 2024

Sit down with Rachel Lauren co-founder and COO of Debbie, a psychology-based program that will help you understand your money mindset, reach your financial goals, and get out of the vicious debt cycle! Visit www.joindebbie.com to join!

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Igniting Innovation: Meet Nickels

PODCAST | CREDIT

15 min | June 6, 2024

Podcast host, Jessica, interviews the creator of Nickels. Nickels has created a product called Credit Card Coach geared towards helping individuals take charge of their credit card debt and find financial freedom! For more information check out Nickels.us

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