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Credit Pulls: Hard vs Soft Inquiries
posted Friday, May 28, 2021
We're giving you the 411 on credit inquiries, because knowing how they affect you is a big part of being financially healthy.
The Basics of Credit Scores
posted Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Learn the basics of a credit score and why it is important.
A Brief Guide to Credit Scores
posted Friday, March 5, 2021
How much do you know about credit scores, how they're calculated, and what they're used for? Ramp up your knowledge with this helpful guide so you know what to expect next time you apply for credit.
Encouraging Your Teen to Consider Saving for Retirement
posted Wednesday, March 3, 2021
It's never too early to start saving for retirement. You may have heard many people utter that statement before, but it's likely that few people think about applying it to teenagers. While teens are generally more focused on the here and now, now is a great time to encourage your teen to think about starting their retirement savings now so they can secure their future.
Is Budgeting too Much of a Hassle? Find Your Spending Number.
posted Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Create your budget based on how much you CAN spend each month.
Keeping Your Credit Healthy After Holiday Spending
posted Wednesday, December 30, 2020
It's easy to let your credit get out of control during the holiday season.
Don't Let Your Credit Score Fall
posted Friday, November 20, 2020
Multiple factors influence your credit score. Understand the amount of influence each action has on your score.
Savings Tip: Commit to a Small-Purchase Match
posted Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Building your savings doesn't have to be difficult, but it does take commitment — and a plan. There are many tools you can incorporate into your plan, but sometimes growing your savings requires a little out-of-the-box thinking. One such method is the small-purchase match.
You Can Help Prepare Kids for Unexpected Financial Crises
posted Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Financial crises can hit at any age. In fact, a recent study by the Principal Foundation found that more than half of Americans under the age of 30 have already hit their financial rock bottom. Such crises can be caused by anything from mental health to job loss to simply accumulating too much debt. While schools often provide instruction in financial literacy, there are many lessons parents can teach their kids that will prepare them to face a financial crisis.
After-School Jobs: A Financial Learning Opportunity
posted Wednesday, September 23, 2020
An after-school job can be a rite of passage for many teenagers. After-school employment can benefit teenagers in many ways — from handling stress to time management. It can also be the first introduction many young people have to earning and managing money. That makes it a golden opportunity for parents to provide kids with a valuable financial lesson.

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Credit Pulls: Hard vs Soft Inquiries

The Basics of Credit Scores

A Brief Guide to Credit Scores

Encouraging Your Teen to Consider Saving for Retirement

Is Budgeting too Much of a Hassle? Find Your Spending Number.

Keeping Your Credit Healthy After Holiday Spending

Don't Let Your Credit Score Fall

Savings Tip: Commit to a Small-Purchase Match

You Can Help Prepare Kids for Unexpected Financial Crises

After-School Jobs: A Financial Learning Opportunity

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