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Opening Your First Account
OPENING YOUR FIRST ACCOUNT Opening an account at a bank or credit union is the first step toward owning your personal finances. Best of all? It’s super easy. Why Open an Account? Up until now, you’ve probably kept all of your money in your [...]
The Rule of 72
The Rule of 72 Calculating compound interest is complicated. Luckily, there’s a simple shortcut that helps you estimate how a fixed interest rate will affect your savings: the Rule of 72. The Basics The Rule of 72 is a tool used to estimate how [...]
Lower Your Utility Bills
7 TIPS TO LOWER YOUR UTILITY BILL There are tons of little tips on how to spend less on utilities, but they often only save a few dollars over the course of a year. Here are 7 big tips that will help you lower [...]
Handling High Inflation
HANDLING HIGH INFLATION Slow and steady inflation is an expected part of a healthy financial system, but high inflation means high prices, rising interest rates, and lots of concerns about the best choices for our financial future. Inflation Refresher - Inflation is the value [...]
What is Financial Literacy?
WHAT IS FINANCIAL LITERACY? Financial literacy is knowing what finances are and how to spend, save, and manage money effectively. But it’s not a light switch—you don’t flip the switch and be done with it. Mismanaging finances can lead to big consequences, and it’s [...]
Financial To-Dos for Newlyweds
FINANCIAL TO-DOS FOR NEWLYWEDS Before the big day, sit down with your partner and talk finances. Some of these to-dos have a time limit—sometimes as short as two weeks after your wedding! Don’t miss out on money-saving adjustments by waiting too long after the [...]