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BLOG | BUDGETING

0 min read | December 10, 2024

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5 Tips for Working From Home

BLOG | CAREER

3 min read | December 10, 2024

For many people, working or studying from home has changed from being a temporary situation to the new norm for the time being. This has been a huge adjustment for everyone.

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Taxable Income vs. Nontaxable Income: Preparing for Tax Season

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | December 10, 2024

Are you ready for tax season? Did your income change this year? If you received unemployment, changed jobs, or got a raise, your filing may look different. Knowing the difference between taxable and nontaxable income can help you prepare.

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How to Stay Productive While Working or Taking Classes from Home

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | December 10, 2024

If you’re taking virtual classes or working from home, sometimes it might be hard to stay focused. Try these tips to boost productivity when all you want to do is lounge on the couch with a book or watch TV (but that’s OK sometimes too).

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Comparing Compensation: The Not-So-Obvious Things to Consider

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | December 10, 2024

There are several factors that can impact how much you receive in each paycheck and how much money you’ll have to work with after paying bills. Let’s dig into a few things to keep in mind when comparing compensation and job opportunities.

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NEW Bullet Points Testing

BLOG | FRAUD

2 min read | December 5, 2024

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10 Things to Think About Before The School Year Begins t

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

4 min read | September 27, 2024

The school year is a time for new beginnings, new opportunities, and new costs. From classes to text books and everything in between. Create your budget before the school year starts and it will be much easier to avoid temptations.

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BLOG | INVESTING

0 min read | September 27, 2024

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BLOG | COLLEGE

0 min read | August 2, 2024

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A Whole New Word

BLOG | COLLEGE

3 min read | July 31, 2024

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4 Ideas to Limit Nerves in an Interview

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | May 22, 2024

Make sure your outfit is in place, and your tone is as professional as can be. Walking into a room with one or sometimes more than one person that seem to be judging you can be intimidating.

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4 FAFSA Myths Debunked

BLOG | COLLEGE

2 min read | May 22, 2024

Everybody hears that to get financial aid, you need to fill out the FAFSA. However, before applying for financial aid through FAFSA, check out these myths that we debunked. Some might surprise you!

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4 Emergency Fund Myths That Need to be BUSTED!

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | May 22, 2024

You just finished planning your dream vacation to Europe. As you’re thinking about your future picnics in Paris and how good all those Belgian waffles will taste, you experience some car trouble. Your engine simply won’t start

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10 Tips for Planning a Road Trip

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | May 22, 2024

Find a place that works with your timeframe and explore! It can be somewhere new or a place you have already been.

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The Monthly Subscription Era

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | May 22, 2024

In the age of instant gratification, subscription service providers have capitalized on our interests and emotions to provide us with exciting memberships that quietly drain our accounts. Learn how to avoid paying for things you don’t use.

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Budget Plan 50-30-20 Will it Work for You?

BLOG | BUDGETING

1 min read | May 22, 2024

Budgets can feel a little overwhelming starting out, but as consumers, one thing we should have full control over is our money. Let’s break down the 50-30-20 budgeting plan and see if it will work for you.

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BLOG | BUDGETING

0 min read | May 14, 2024

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5 Steps to Conquer Your Student Loans

BLOG | COLLEGE

2 min read | November 16, 2023

For most students pursuing education beyond high school, the looming threat of student loans always seems to hang over decisions about the future. The good news is that steps you take now can set you up for success as you build your career path.

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How to Avoid Health Insurance Scams

BLOG | FRAUD

1 min read | November 16, 2023

There has been an increase in health insurance scams throughout the nation that has left many with their money and identity stolen. Thankfully, there are many ways to identify when you are getting scammed and how to stop it from happening.   

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Party Like a Rockstar

BLOG | BUDGETING

3 min read | November 16, 2023

From graduation parties to weddings, life is full of fun opportunities to celebrate big accomplishments with the ones we love. Many of us have fond memories of these types of events, which can put the pressure on when it is time to execute one.

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Perspective of a Small Business Owner

BLOG | CAREER

6 min read | November 16, 2023

Who wouldn’t want to be self-employed? Being in control of your own wages and having a flexible schedule sounds like the perfect situation. However, do you really know what goes into becoming a small business owner?

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Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing

BLOG | FRAUD

0 min read | November 16, 2023

Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing: What are they?

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Plan a Financial Wellness Day

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | November 16, 2023

The idea of taking a mental health day has become popular over the last few years. How about a financial wellness day? Many of us try to work on our financial to-do lists between classes, shifts at work, or in the evenings.

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Planning for Big Expenses

BLOG | BUDGETING

1 min read | November 16, 2023

As we get older, the expenses get larger. Our desires may shift from a new outfit to finding ways to study abroad or take on larger, post-grad expenses. Preparing for them is the best way to avoid getting into trouble with loans or debts.

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