Tag: Education
Are Checks Obsolete?
Checks hold an odd place in our personal finances. In many ways, checks seem like relics from a previous era.
Scholarship Application Time-Savers
Successful scholarship applications take considerable time and effort.
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.
5 Ways to Lower the Cost of Tuition Before Considering a Student Loan
If you’re considering financing your college education. . .
Scams Targeting Seniors
Scammers target seniors more aggressively than any other group. Recognizing the most common scams helps prevent your money and personal information from getting stolen.
Use Psychology to Build a Budget You’ll Stick With
When you start looking for financial advice (or any kind of advice, for that matter), experts will share their take on what’s “good” and what’s “bad.
Learn to Spend, Save and Give
For most people, spending comes naturally. Saving up for something special is harder. And setting money aside for giving is really hard.
What does it mean to be a credit union member?
Even though there are over 5,000 credit unions in the United States, many misconceptions about their structure and their services still exist.
Why Do People Borrow Money?
Borrowing money comes at a cost. This extra cost is called interest. If borrowing money costs more, why do people still do it?
Choosing your financial institution
What was the very first financial choice you ever made?
Recognizing and Avoiding Scams
Con artists cheat Americans out of billions of dollars every year.
