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Establish Your Finances

Credit Cards & College Students

Many college students are graduating with more than just a degree. Due to the proliferation of credit card companies on college campuses, they are also graduating with credit card debt.

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Five Tips to Help Grads Build Wealth

When you graduate from college, you’ll likely have much of what you need to launch a career and save for the future. Consider these five financial tips for college graduates.

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Not Going Off to College? 4 Ways Students Can Adjust

Have College Plans Changed? If going away to college this fall is no longer in the cards, here are some ways to adjust for your gap year.

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Credit Cards and Teens

Credit cards are not just for adults anymore–in fact, one third of all American teenagers are cardholders. It’s important to learn how to use credit cards before ever uttering the words: “charge it!”

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Raise Money-Smart Kids

Learning how to manage money can be difficult for adults, and even more so for kids. With a little encouragement and a few tips, you can raise money-smart kids and set them up to be financially healthy adults.

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Financial Goals In The New Year With UFCU

The New Year offers a great opportunity to start fresh with your financial goals. Learn how to create SMART money goals so you can stay on track and achieve your dreams.

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Enjoy Your Holidays by Building a Budget

The holidays should be a time of joy — not a time for worrying about your account balance. Create your spending strategy to find the perfect gifts for the people you cherish without going over budget.

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Good Debt

Most people encounter some form of debt in their lives. However, some debts are considered better than others. Understand how debt works, know where to go for help, and create a plan to better manage your debt.

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Setting and Achieving Financial Goals

Do you ever wonder where you are really going, financially? All too often, financial dreams are abandoned in lieu of life’s practical obligations. They may seem unachievable, or even silly. But they’re not. You can go from dreaming to achieving financial health by following these five steps.

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How to Erase Student Debt Quickly

Students loans are a real concern for many graduates. Take advantage of these four tips for paying off your student loans quickly.

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Three Tips to Help College Graduates Establish their Finances

Recent college graduates can take advantage of these three tips when they’re young, and be well on their way to establishing very strong personal finances from the start.

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Tips for Teens to Maximize their First Paychecks

Getting that very first job is a rite of passage, and a major financial milestone for teenagers. Consider these recommendations to keep your teens on track once they start earning their own money at their first jobs.

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Finance Tips for College Grads

Creating a bright financial future takes discipline and motivation, especially for those just embarking upon their careers after graduation. Here are a few key financial tasks that every recent grad should plan on.

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How to Build Excellent Credit as a College Student

It’s not as hard as it might seem to build excellent credit as a college student. It starts with being responsible about your balances, your timeliness, and your borrowing power.

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Your Teenager’s First Checking Account

Is your teenager ready for a checking account? Get three tips to put your teen on the right path to responsibly managing their money.

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The Top 5 Things to Expect When You are Graduating From College

Graduating from college is an exciting time. You have your education behind you and your life ahead of you. Here’s what you can expect when you graduate.

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How to Make Your First Budget

Never had a budget before? Fear not. We’re here to tell you how to make one.

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5 Money Tips for New Graduates That Will Help Build Incredible Wealth

Did you just graduate from college? Congratulations! Now take a step back and learn how you can build wealth and get started on the right financial foot.

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Building Your Credit History

To establish credit individually for the first time, start small and build up. Apply for a small amount of credit at a financial institution or even at a department store, but do some research first.

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Credit Basics

In its most basic sense, credit means having the use of something before you pay for it. There are many types of credit that you can choose from, and each has its own terms and purpose.

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