Financial Education

Helpful, easy-to-understand articles to guide your financial wellness journey at every stage.

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Money Monday: 5 Ways You SHOULD Be Using Your Work Bonus

There's nothing quite like finding yourself with an extra chunk of change (no matter how large or how small.) Perhaps it's a quarterly or holiday bonus, a nice tax refund, or just an unexpected birthday check from the grandparents - any additional income that finds its way to you can put you in a better position financially, assuming you use it wisely!

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Personal Finance Debt Management
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A Parent's Guide to Student Loan Options, Co-Signing & Having Conversations About Paying the Bills

As the cost of college continues to rise, students are having to look for more avenues to help pay for school. Throughout this process, they’ll be turning to their parents and guardians for guidance in helping them make the smartest decisions when it comes to borrowing money—and paying off those debts later. It’s crucial that parents and guardians have a clear vision of the level of involvement they’ll have in helping their children take out and pay off loans before having these discussions.

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Student Loans

7 Steps to Finding the Perfect Scholarships for You

Scholarships are one of the best ways to earn free money for your higher education. Not sure how to get started in finding the best scholarship options for you? Follow these easy steps and you'll be applying to several in no time!

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College & Trade School Preparation
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Future Planning & Retirement

When you think of your future, you may currently have very specific goals and dreams in mind, or your next few years may be a little less defined. Either way, there are steps you can take now to ensure you’re feeling confident and prepared for whatever the coming months, years, and decades may hold for you.

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Retirement
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Covering Major Expenses

While you may have the cash on-hand to pay for many things in life, there are likely going to be instances when you need help covering the costs of larger expenses.

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Personal Finance

Money Talk: Financial Investment Terms You Should Know

Whether you're totally unfamiliar and brand new to investing or you've become an expert over the years, here's an ultimate glossary of investment-related terms you should know to better understand the industry.

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Investment

Money Monday: The Biggest Money Mistakes We Make in Our 20s, 30s, and 40s

With age comes wisdom, but when it comes to finances, it's best to have as big of a heads up as we can! Whether you're just starting out own your own and fearful of, or struggling with, the financial stress that independence brings, or you're long past that point and still not quite comfortable with your money matters, it's never too early - or late - to take control of your finances!

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Student Loans Personal Finance Investment