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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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PODCAST | BUDGETING
21 min | April 18, 2022
Our hosts interview four Money Smart Week Youth Ambassadors on the importance of financial literacy. These ambassadors have some great tips and tricks that they use when spending money to ensure that they get the best deal for their dollar.
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PODCAST | CREDIT
30 min | April 11, 2022
Ever wondered what the process for of buying a home is like? Today, we explore the ins and out of purchasing a home, from start to finish.
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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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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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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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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | March 15, 2022
Over the last few months in the finance world, there has been a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve System (Fed) “raising rates.”
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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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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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PODCAST | BUDGETING
23 min | February 14, 2022
In this episode, the hosts talk with special guest, Ian Duncanson, about shopping habits and consumer tendencies.
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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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BLOG | BUDGETING
2 min read | January 27, 2022
Do you have something you have been considering purchasing for a while, but you’re not sure how to afford it? Forecasting expenses is a great way to be able to afford the things you want.
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BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL
2 min read | January 20, 2022
The idea of taking a mental health day has become popular over the last few years. How about a financial wellness day? Many of us try to work on our financial to-do lists between classes, shifts at work, or in the evenings.
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BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL
2 min read | January 18, 2022
Planning meals on a budget can sometimes leave you feeling a bit overwhelmed. In this article, I hope to share some tips and tricks with you on how to plan your meals on a budget and I’ll share a couple of my favorite recipes.
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PODCAST | BUDGETING
25 min | January 10, 2022
The holidays are great! What about the effect it has on your wallet? Not so great, right? This episode is all about the ins and outs of budgeting.
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BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL
2 min read | December 5, 2021
Do you have goals, dreams, and ambitions? Can you visualize your life in the future? Then creating a vision board may be just what you need. Your goals can include things to improve your mental, physical, or financial health.
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BLOG | COLLEGE
1 min read | December 5, 2021
Student loan debt is rising fast, so it’s safe to assume monthly payments are large as well, making it hard to stay current and pay down debt. But there might be potential forgiveness or payment relief available.
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BLOG | BUDGETING
2 min read | November 16, 2021
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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