Financial Guidance Articles
A collection of articles to guide your financial journey
Budgeting
Reducing Debt
Experts say that financial management is 20% knowledge and skills and 80% behavior. If reducing debt is your goal, putting some healthy habits into practice can take you a long way toward success.
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Car and RV Buying
Building Credit and Credit Reports
Building Credit
Good credit is something that pays off every day. With a high credit score and good credit history you can qualify for all kinds of perks, including better terms on loans and increased borrowing power. But it all starts with building credit. Let’s look at the fundamentals.
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Understanding Your Credit Report
Your credit report is your financial report card. Since it can affect so many areas of your life, including whether you can qualify for a home or car loan, or get a job, it makes sense to understand how credit reports work.
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Preparing for Incapacity
Plan ahead for incapacity. Here’s why you should do it, and what you’ll need during the process.
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Building Wealth
What is Compound Interest?
Compound interest is a powerful financial tool that lets you passively earn money by doing nothing other than saving it. This is what it means to “make your money work for you” or, more accurately, “make your money do the work for you!”
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Kids and Money
Security Tips for Teens
Security tips your teen should know while starting their journey to financial independence
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Owning a Business
The Cost of Unused Credit Card Rewards
Expired credit rewards could be costing your business thousands of dollars in savings a year. Switch to cash-back rewards and skip the hassle of redeeming miles.
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3 Myths About Online Lenders Debunked
When deciding on a credit card provider, keep in mind these common myths about online lenders that should be laid to rest.
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ID Theft
5 Immediate Steps to Take if Your Identity is Stolen
Do you suspect fraudulent activity on one of your accounts? Take action immediately by following these five steps.
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