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How To Be Financially Literate

The importance of financial education and how to learn more about money topics.

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Budget Conscious Calculations – Loan Payments

A fictitious scenario to help demonstrate the difference term length and APR can make on a loan payment.

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How To Spend Your Tax Refund Wisely

Ideas to help you make smart choices with your money. 

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Spring Break on A Budget

How to save money for spring break and during your trip.

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How to Manage Your First Salary & Grow Your Savings

Your first salary is the steppingstone to becoming financially independent, learning healthy savings habits, and building your nest egg.

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How to Make Money as a College Student

College life can be busy but for many an income is still something that they need to afford college. We have compiled a list of money-making opportunities for college students. 

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What Should I Do with My Tax Refund?

If you are expecting a tax refund this year, here are some ideas on wise ways to use your refund. 

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What is a Recession?

You may be hearing people talk of a recession ... what is a recession anyways? 

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Why Interest Rates Are Rising and How They Can Affect You

In this quick rate changing enviroment you might have a couple questions on what it is and why it is happening.

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How to Trim Your Fixed Expenses

Fixed expenses likely contribute to a large portion of your budget each month. Here are ways to lessen those costs and free some room in your budget. 

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