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How do I improve my credit score?
How do I improve my credit score?

How do I improve my credit score?

August 21, 2023 / Courtney Shauf

When you have a good credit score, you can get better terms and lower interest rates on loan products and credit cards. But it’s not always easy to just boost your credit score…

Savings Community Buying a Home College
Don't be the victim of a texting scam
Don't be the victim of a texting scam

Don't be the victim of a texting scam

August 15, 2023 / Ray Wills

Texting is cheap and easy, and scammers count on the ding of an incoming text being hard to ignore. In 2022, $330 million in losses to text scams were reported…

Savings Community College
The cost of college life
The cost of college life

The cost of college life

August 10, 2023 / Joel Huffer

It’s been a few months since high school graduation, and now that August is here, many young adults’ thoughts are turning to their freshman year of college – and what it is actually going to cost…

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Is it time to refinance?
Is it time to refinance?

Is it time to refinance?

May 03, 2023 / Alicia Beecher

You might be a candidate for refinancing. But how do you know if that is right for you?…

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50/30/20 rule helps with budgeting
50/30/20 rule helps with budgeting

50/30/20 rule helps with budgeting

April 13, 2023 / Courtney Shauf

Humans are fallible, and sometimes we just need guidelines. If you struggle to make sense of a sea of budgeting systems and apps, consider the 50/30/20 rule…

Savings Community College Buying a Home
Are you ready to be an entrepreneur?
Are you ready to be an entrepreneur?

Are you ready to be an entrepreneur?

February 24, 2023 / Patti Murray

Entrepreneurs launching new businesses must recognize and understand their own strong points and limitations to compete in a crowded market…

Community College
How one savings plan can help you save for college and retirement
How one savings plan can help you save for college and retirement

How one savings plan can help you save for college and retirement

October 13, 2022 / The Merrill Anderson Company

Families with children typically have three important financial objectives: buying a home, saving for college, and building retirement capital. That is a daunting challenge.…

College Savings Starting a Family Retirement
Student Loan Scams
Student Loan Scams

Student Loan Scams

August 18, 2022 / Ray Wills

Student loan-forgiveness scams are common, and they are likely to become more prevalent when deferred loan payments resume in September. For more than 40 million Americans, student loan debt is a reality. What’s not real, however, is a blanket student loan-forgiveness program offered by the government. …

College Community
5 Ways to Avoid an Overpayment Scam
5 Ways to Avoid an Overpayment Scam

5 Ways to Avoid an Overpayment Scam

March 25, 2022 / Ray Wills

Just remember that there is no legitimate reason for anyone to pay more than the accepted price. Never agree to forward money to someone you don’t know on behalf of a “buyer.” Even if the funds are real, you could be implicated in money laundering.…

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