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25 Resources That Can Help Teach Your Kids About Money

It's no secret that teaching kids about personal finance from an early age can make a world of difference as they enter into young adulthood. However, teaching your little ones about a topic that you may not be totally comfortable with, or feel like you're still learning about yourself, isn't always easy. Plus, it can be difficult to make financial lessons exciting. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources to help you along the way — many of which make learning about money interactive and fun, too!

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Personal Finance
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A Voice for the Good: Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network

This article features Just Neighbors—a local non-profit on a mission to “to serve homeless families by uniting religious congregations, community volunteers and local agencies in a cooperative effort to provide shelter, meals, and compassionate, comprehensive professional support.”

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Community Engagement & Impact

Graduate College Happier: Think of College as an Investment

It’s very easy for some graduated college students to shake their fist in the air; feeling frustrated about their low paying job on top of monthly student loan payments. These students may be guilty of only looking at college for the experience and not have worked to prepared themselves to think of higher education as an investment.

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College & Trade School Preparation

Thrifty Thursday: 7 Ways to Recycle Used Coffee Grounds

If you're a coffee drinker in this day and age, you're probably spending a decent chunk of change on "the really good stuff" - flavored coffees, whole coffee beans, organic, fair-trade - you get the idea. Are you being as thrifty as possible with this wonder-drink and getting your money's worth? Here are a few things you could be doing with used coffee grounds if you aren't already!

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Personal Finance
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Travel Resources

Planning on taking a weekend trip out of town, or flying overseas for a family vacation? 3Rivers is here for you, no matter where you go! Here are a few things to note to ensure all goes smoothly on the financial front while you’re away from home.

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Personal Finance
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A Voice for the Good: A Mother's Hope

This article features A Mother's Hope, a local non-profit on a mission to shelter pregnant women who are experiencing homelessness and provide life-changing opportunities for growth.

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Community Engagement & Impact