Financial Education
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7 Naughty Scams to Watch Out for the Holiday Season
‘Tis the season to be jolly! And unfortunately, ‘tis also the season for scammers to...
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Gift Cards: Don’t Save Them, Spend Them
From the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer: Odds are that you or someone you...
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The Importance of Being Financially Fit
Are you ready to stretch those financial fitness muscles? We hope so, because it’s time...
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Can You Have Too Much Credit?
People who care about their credit scores tend to obsess about some things they probably...
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Why You Might Not Want to Zero Out Every Credit Card
In general, using as little of your credit card limits as possible is better for...
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Beware Back-to-School Tuition Scams
Back-to-school season means a flurry of shopping — and a flurry of scams. Scammers know...
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Don’t Fall for COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Scams
Student loan borrowers were targets for scams before the coronavirus pandemic hit. The longer people...
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All You Need to Know About Student Loan Changes During COVID-19
With unemployment levels rising and many employers cutting work hours, lots of college grads are...
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How to Manage Your Credit Score During a Crisis
Even in a financial crisis, credit scoring still works the same as it always has....
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Don’t Let Scammers Get Your Stimulus Check!
Millions of Americans have received or are awaiting a gift from Uncle Sam to help...