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Capsule Wardrobes: Maximize Your Cost-Per-Wear Budget

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

3 min read | September 14, 2023

Instead of cleaning out your closet seasonally, check out our tips to learn how to curate your clothes so each garment will work together year-round with a capsule wardrobe.

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Tips to Boost Your Resume

BLOG | CAREER

3 min read | August 17, 2023

According to Forbes, only 20% of applicants get an interview so it's important to get your resume in front of a hiring committee. Read on to discover key tips to get your resume ahead of the herd to assist with landing your next dream job!

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Interview Communication Quiz

QUIZ | CAREER

Communication in a job interview is an art. Take our quiz so you can feel better prepared to start your career.

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Careers and Income Considerations Quiz

QUIZ | CAREER

There’s more than an initial salary offer to consider when comparing two jobs. Take our newest quiz to test your knowledge of factors impacting your income.

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Professional Transition

BLOG | CAREER

1 min read | July 20, 2023

Work relationships are important, and anyone in your network could potentially help you at some point in your career. A proper exit from a job will help to maintain connections when leaving your employer to pursue other opportunities.

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Growing in Your Career

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | June 27, 2023

When your goal is to continue to grow in your career, you need to become a stronger asset for your team and your workplace. This means investing in yourself and actively seeking feedback, opportunities, and ways to practice your new skills.

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How Pitch Competitions Can Benefit You

BLOG | CAREER

1 min read | May 25, 2023

Have you wanted to become an entrepreneur, but don’t know how to get the seed money you need? Competing in a pitch competition can be a great way to generate seed money for a brand new business venture.

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How to Prepare for Open Interviews

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | March 30, 2023

Open interviews or career fairs are important to attend while in school — and even after — to build connections, grow relationships, and identify job opportunities. Here are some tips to tackle before you attend.

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Will Your Job or the Government Pay for Your Education?

BLOG | CAREER

1 min read | March 14, 2023

Michigan's 2020 Frontline Employee Scholarships offer tuition-free community college for essential workers, paving the way to higher-earning careers. Employers can also provide up to $5,250/year for education. Learn more here!

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What Do These Benefits Mean?

BLOG | CAREER

3 min read | March 9, 2023

Accepting a job offer can be one of the biggest decisions you will make. Did you know there are many other benefits beyond the salary that should be weighed before saying yes? Let’s break down the benefits that could impact your decision.

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Maximizing Your Career Success

BLOG | CAREER

1 min read | February 28, 2023

As you grow and develop in your career, you will be given many pieces of career advice. Learn tips from MSUFCU's Financial Educators.

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Continuing Professional Development

BLOG | CAREER

1 min read | February 21, 2023

Over the last few months, people around the world have adjusted to a new way of living their daily lives. Chances are, you’ve noticed the impact in the way you attend classes, grocery shop, celebrate milestones and more.

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Building a Brand from the Ground Up

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | February 16, 2023

Quite commonly you find there are a lot of forward-thinking people in the world. While these individuals’ goals are unique, most of them align with an improved/desired lifestyle.

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Leadership Spotlight with Celeste Schwitters from Visa

PODCAST | CAREER

23 min | February 8, 2023

In this episode, podcast host and financial educator Amanda interviews Celeste Schwitters, SVP and Head of Community Accounts at Visa. Celeste shares her career journey at Visa, leadership insights, and Visa's financial education initiatives.

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Building a Business

PODCAST | CAREER

33 min | January 9, 2023

Starting, running, or scaling a business takes time and effort. Paul Jaques talks with Wallet Watch about starting and maintaining a business, knowing when it’s time to get started, and resources that may exist in your community.

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Remote Employment Scams

BLOG | FRAUD

3 min read | January 3, 2023

The pandemic brought increased opportunities for remote work. However, this “new normal” comes with new ways for fraudsters to scam people out of money. Learn about online income scams, how they work, and ways to avoid them.

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Cultivating Big Picture Thinking

PODCAST | CAREER

33 min | November 30, 2022

Our hosts interview Susi Elkins and Sara Dolan to learn from their experiences and career journeys. Susi Elkins and Sara Dolan share ways to begin cultivating and creating space to promote big picture thinking to the different roles in our lives.

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The Before and After of Networking

BLOG | CAREER

1 min read | November 3, 2022

Networking is one of the best ways to set yourself up for career success. However, we really don’t talk enough about how to prepare for or follow up after an event. Here are some tips for what to do before and after a networking event.

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How to Avoid "More Money, More Problems"

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | August 18, 2022

Getting a raise or promotion is the perfect time to review your budget to consider opportunities for establishing a savings, accelerating debt payoff, or adjusting retirement contributions before making large purchases.

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Ways to Maintain Your Network Connections

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | June 30, 2022

Networking can seem much more organic when done in person, but it’s possible to maintain relationships in a virtual or hybrid world as well. Learn some tips to stay in touch and possibly even continue to expand your connections.

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Asking the Right Questions: Interview Edition

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | June 9, 2022

Interviews are a time for you to ask questions to learn more about a company and role to determine if it's the right fit for you. 

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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 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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Job Benefits

PODCAST | CAREER

23 min | March 14, 2022

What’s important to you in a job? For many people, the first thing that comes to mind is compensation, which is valid, but there are other benefits that an employer may offer that can have a big impact on your life.

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