Your primary reason for attending college is to jumpstart your career, of course. But, did you know there are many other things you can do now to help secure your future?
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Challenge: Can You Unplug?
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We're so attached to our technology, it often seems like we've grown a third arm! Phones are incredibly addictive – and so are Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. When we're busy checking out the latest feed or post, we miss out on real-life moments that can never be recaptured.
How Should I Use My Tax Refund
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When you receive an unexpected windfall, whether it's from a tax refund, work bonus or a cash gift, it's always a good idea to be proactive about how you'll spend it instead of letting it just blow through your checking account.
Q&A: Why Choose A Credit Union?
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As a credit union member, you can expect to have a much more rewarding and meaningful experience. Because credit unions are member-owned and not-for-profit, they are more attuned to the needs of their members and are not driven by investors or their bottom line. Credit union members own a piece of the institution, and the revenue created through operations gets returned to members in the form of better rates, technology enhancements and more.
Saving Smarts
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For the responsible adult who thinks about being prepared for the future, savings are a fixed expense that is built into the monthly budget just like car payments and insurance. For most people, though, this habit does not come naturally. It needs to be acquired and practiced. Teach your kids those saving smarts now when they're young to help make it a lifetime habit they've already mastered by the time they hit their 20s.
Most Booked Vacations
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Thinking about taking a vacation? Alaska cruises jumped to the top spot from last year's fifth place to become the most booked domestic vacation for 2018, according to findings from travel agency Travel Leaders Group's authoritative 2018 Travel Trends Survey.
Beware of Tax Scams!
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They're at it again! Every year, tax season brings a fresh crop of scammers with yet another way to con you out of your money – and sanity. The IRS and the FTC are both warning the public about a series of tax-related scams to be wary of during this busy and stressful time.
The 20% Down Myth
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Are you desperate to own a home of your own? If that’s your dream, you are likely saving up, dollar by hard-earned dollar, until you have that magic number: 20% of your dream home’s total value. That’s what all the experts say, right?
Preparing For A Job Interview
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Nothing beats the excitement and novelty of your very first real job. With your long-awaited degree in hand, the world is at your fingertips! You can do it all – and you will. But first, you need to land that perfect job. For that to happen, you'll need to get through an interview looking poised, polished and professional.
Q&A: How to Fund an Emergency
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Q: Help! I've been hit with a financial emergency and I don't know how to pay for it! What are my options?
A: Ideally, you'll want to have an emergency fund in place for this very reason. If you don't, or the money you have set aside isn't enough, you have several options to consider…