Financial Education
Financial Education
Share Certificates vs CDs: Understanding the Differences
Understanding the differences between share certificates and CDs is easier than you might think. As you begin to learn about the distinctions between these two ...
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How to Open a Kids Bank Account
Opening a kids bank accounts is essential in teaching financial responsibility and setting them up for success. Keep reading to learn everything you need to ...
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Best 12 Ways to Invest Tax Refund Money
Do you have a tax refund coming your way? If so, now’s the time to start thinking of ways to invest the money. You could ...
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The 50/30/20 Budget Rule
The 50/30/20 budget rule is a great way to manage your money responsibly. It’s based on the idea that you should spend no more than ...
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How to Make a Monthly Budget
Understanding how to budget money is an important part of being smart and achieving financial success. Creating a monthly budget can help you track (and ...
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What is a Money Market Account?
A Money Market account (MMA) is an NCUA-insured deposit account that offers higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts. These accounts can come with checks ...
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Changing Coins into Cash
Looking for an easy way to turn your coins to cash? Whether you’re a bank customer, investor, or just someone with a lot of change, ...
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Common Online Bank Scams
Online banking scams are becoming increasingly common, so it’s critical to know the different types of fraud that can occur. Recognizing common online bank scams ...
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How to Protect Your Money from Inflation
As the cost of living continues to rise, it’s important to learn how to protect money from inflation. Inflation can erode your purchasing power and ...
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Rising Interest Rates by the Fed
The Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates since the first part of 2022 – in fact, they’ve raised them a whopping six times – ...
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