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 | INVESTING
1 min read | August 20, 2026
A 401(k) is a voluntary savings plan that is offered through an employer. The main benefit of a Traditional 401(k) is that it allows you to grow your retirement savings tax-deferred. Employees can choose how much to have deducted for retirement.
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | August 18, 2026
When you’re beginning to invest it is important to know what your style is before you start to know the best types of investments for your personality and goals.
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BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL
1 min read | August 13, 2026
The word “invest” usually comes up in relation to stocks, bonds, and other securities. But investing is more than building wealth through the stock market. It’s important we take time to invest in ourselves — we’re our greatest asset.
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BLOG | INVESTING
2 min read | August 11, 2026
Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is the practice of putting your money into investments with a level of social benefit, be it environmental, social, or something else entirely! Read our article to learn more.
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VIDEO |
1 min | August 10, 2026
You might have heard the word inflation being tossed around during everyday conversation, but do you know what it really means? Learn more about how inflation might be impacting your everyday finances.
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BLOG | CREDIT
2 min read | August 6, 2026
Credit card utilization can impact up to 30% of your credit score making it one of the most significant factors in the calculation, so it’s important to understand what it is and how to use it to increase your score.
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Updating your credentials quickly can help prevent unauthorized access before criminals attempt to use stolen information.
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