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Welcome to FinStart, brought to you by Collegiate Credit Union. A FREE resource that provides financial education, resources, and tools to help you achieve your goals. From blogs, podcasts, quizzes, and calculators, all created by certified financial educators, this is your hub for financial learning.
BLOG | BUDGETING
2 min read | February 25, 2025
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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BLOG | CAREER
1 min read | February 20, 2025
Career choices are big decisions. What happens if you start a new career, and it just isn’t for you? While you consider your options, maybe the flexibility of a job in the gig economy is right for you.
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BLOG | BUDGETING
2 min read | February 18, 2025
Budgets are an essential tool in meeting your financial goals. Budgets have been said to be too restrictive, too difficult or there is no need for one. But if there is one thing you want control over, it’s your money.
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BLOG | COLLEGE
2 min read | February 13, 2025
You may receive a student loan refund if your total student loan amount is more than the cost of your tuition. This article reviews the options you have if you receive student loan refund money.
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BLOG | BUDGETING
2 min read | February 11, 2025
Thriving in the gig economy means mastering your skills, diversifying income and planning for financial security. By treating your freelance career like a business, you can achieve long-term growth and success.
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BLOG | CREDIT
2 min read | February 6, 2025
Building and maintaining a positive credit history is crucial to achieving financial stability. There are many misconceptions about how credit works, and these three common mistakes could end up costing you more money on your loans and credit cards.
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While you may not need credit at your current stage, it’s important to begin building credit before you need it and it determines job prospects. One small step can be opening your first major credit card.
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