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How Much Do You Really Make?
HOW MUCH DO YOU REALLY MAKE? There’s more to compensation than just getting paid. Chances are your salary will be your biggest concern when choosing a new job. After all, regular income is the most basic priority. If you don’t have enough to pay [...]
Certificate of Deposit
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT If you're willing to wait, a CD can be a great way to earn a high interest rate on the money you deposit. CD: The Basics You can get a certificate of deposit (CD) through almost any bank or credit union. Essentially, a [...]
Digital Citizenship
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Digital Citizenship allows teens and kids (recommended ages 9-15) to practice navigating through online decisions securely. During the course, the user downloads an app called Cybr and works toward reaching a goal while sifting through both veiled and real ways to earn [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]