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Skills for the AI Era: What Employers Are Looking For

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | May 2, 2024

Explore key skills for thriving in an AI-driven job market, from technical knowledge to creative thinking. Stay ahead in your career by adapting to the evolving demands of AI-driven workplaces while honing your uniquely human skills.

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20+ Hobby Ideas That Won’t Break Your Budget

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2 min read | February 12, 2026

Sticking to your financial plan doesn't have to be boring. Read on to discover a variety of fun, creative and community-building hobbies that can fit into your budget!

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Building a Financial Plan That Fits You

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17 min | February 11, 2026

Building a financial plan can seem overwhelming but, it’s about meeting yourself where you’re at and getting started. Jeff Adams of TrulyU Wealth Management and Investment Services talks about what it means to create a financial plan that fits you.

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Money Personalities

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7 min | February 9, 2026

Personal finances are more than just dollars and cents, it also includes the emotions involved in your financial decision making. Understanding your money personality and emotions can help you create a plan for your spending habits.

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Financial Self-Care Quiz

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Just like personal self-care, financial self-care is equally as important to help reflect on different money emotions, financial practices, and future goals! Take this quiz to learn how to incorporate financial wellness into your everyday life.

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Credit and Rent: How Your Housing History Can Help or Hurt Your Score

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1 min read | February 5, 2026

Rent is often your largest monthly expense, and in some cases, it can help build credit. Learn how rent reporting works, when it may help your credit score and what to consider before signing up.

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Affordating: Dating on a Budget

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | February 3, 2026

Affordating is the new way to describe dating but on a budget. This article explores ways to spend meaningful time with others that avoids overspending.

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Top Holiday Side Hustles for College Students

BLOG | COLLEGE

4 min read | December 25, 2025

Are you ready for the holidays but your savings account isn’t? Consider a part-time job or side gig to bring in some extra cash! There are plenty of ways to bring in some dough that do not require full-time commitments.

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Holiday Budgeting in College

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | December 23, 2025

While the holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year for many, it can also be the most expensive. Budgeting in college during the holiday season can be its own special challenge. Read more to find tips to manage your spending during this time. 

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International Student Financial FAQs

BLOG | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

3 min read | December 4, 2025

Learn the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) for international students in our new article!

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Budgeting

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20+ Hobby Ideas That Won’t Break Your Budget

BLOG |

2 min read | February 12, 2026

Sticking to your financial plan doesn't have to be boring. Read on to discover a variety of fun, creative and community-building hobbies that can fit into your budget!

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Money Personalities

VIDEO |

7 min | February 9, 2026

Personal finances are more than just dollars and cents, it also includes the emotions involved in your financial decision making. Understanding your money personality and emotions can help you create a plan for your spending habits.

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Credit and Rent: How Your Housing History Can Help or Hurt Your Score

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1 min read | February 5, 2026

Rent is often your largest monthly expense, and in some cases, it can help build credit. Learn how rent reporting works, when it may help your credit score and what to consider before signing up.

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Is That QR Code Safe to Scan?

BLOG | FRAUD

1 min read | January 22, 2026

While QR codes have been around for decades, the pandemic increased their popularity to limit touch points and be quickly redirected to information. Although these “quick response” codes are convenient, they’ve been a target of fraudsters.

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Protect Your Credit Before You Use It

BLOG | CREDIT

1 min read | January 20, 2026

Freezing your credit is a simple way to protect your identity, regardless of your financial status. It is free, does not affect your score, and helps prevent fraud so you can build credit on your terms.

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New Year, New Financial You: Top Tips for 2026

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | January 1, 2026

Ready for a financially healthier new year? It’s a great time to set clear financial goals by assessing where you are now and where you see yourself by the end of the year. Follow the steps in this article for a more financially fit year ahead!

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Student Athletes

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Intro to Revenue Sharing

BLOG | STUDENT ATHLETES

1 min read | January 8, 2026

The NCAA revenue sharing model was introduced in 2025 allowing schools to pay athletes up to $20.5 million per year. Learn what revenue sharing is, how it impacts student athletes, and how it is different from NIL.

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All Things Alston Award and NIL

QUIZ | STUDENT ATHLETES

Alston awards, NIL deals, and NCAA revenue sharing models are a new avenue for the financial wellbeing of student athletes. Test your knowledge to show what you know or learn more about this game changing legislation.

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Smart Summer Money Moves for Student-Athletes

BLOG | STUDENT ATHLETES

2 min read | July 8, 2025

Student-athletes can use summer to boost financial health by budgeting, saving, managing NIL income, and building positive credit history. Smart money moves now can create stability and success later, inside and outside of the game.

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International Students

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International Student Financial FAQs

BLOG | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

3 min read | December 4, 2025

Learn the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) for international students in our new article!

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Staying in Your Host Country Post-Graduation

BLOG | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

2 min read | September 18, 2025

Choosing whether to stay in your host country as an international student may feel overwhelming. This article will highlight some of the questions to consider before making your final decision regarding where to live and work post-graduation.

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Tips for Maintaining International Student Accounts

BLOG | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

2 min read | August 13, 2025

Opening a checking or savings account in the U.S. creates financial opportunity — a way to easily access your money, pay bills, receive funds from your university or family abroad, and make purchases. Do you know how to manage your account?

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