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What College Students Need to Know About Credit

College life can be so busy that it's hard to keep track of everything! Here are some simple tips to help you stay on top of your credit usage. 

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Tips To Get Your Child Financially Fit Before College

With back to school coming up quick, it's a good idea to make sure your child is financially fit before dropping them off at college this fall. Here are some steps you can take to help them.

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In Your 30s? Start Planning for Life's Biggest Moments

If you need to get your finances in order, for wherever life takes you next, here are some tips to help get you on the right track. 

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Mid-Year Financial Checkup

We are halfway through 2023. Are you where you want to be with your financial goals for the year? Go through this checklist to evaluate your progress and any changes you need to make. 

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How to Prepare for Student Loan Repayments to Resume

Federal student loan relief is set to end soon, here are the steps to follow so that you're prepared to begin making payments. 

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Spring Clean Your Finances

Spring is just around the corner and there's no better time to begin cleaning out the things that have begun to pile up over the winter, and that includes your finances too. 

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All Things Credit Scores

Want to improve your credit score or learn more about what it's comprised of? Look no further. 

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Freezing Your Credit

Chances are pretty good that somewhere in the last few years, you heard about something called a credit freeze. 

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How to Improve Your Credit Score

If you want to raise your score, you can do a few key things. When it comes to credit scores, there’s almost always room for improvement. If you’ve pulled your score and you’re not satisfied with the number you received, there are several strategies to boost it.

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A Three-Digit Monster

Are you afraid of your credit score? If so, we understand. Those three little numbers seem — more than ever — to be looked at as a measure of your adulthood and overall capability. However, you’re only hurting yourself by avoiding that three-digit number.

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