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Category Archives: Financial Education
Beware of “Buy Now Pay Later” Trends
A growing trend known as “buy now pay later” (BNPL) is aimed at getting more dollars out of young people. While the convenience of an easy purchase does appeal to many shoppers, there are potential downsides that may not be apparent.
What You Should Know About Taxes This Year
People often have one of two approaches to understanding taxes: either avoid the topic or pay someone else to understand it. That’s why we’re kicking off the year with a simple yet helpful guide to a subject that affects just about everyone.
Financial Education: Identity Theft Safety Tips
If someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission, you’re the victim of identity theft, and few things are more frustrating than having to clear your name of fraud.
6 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
There’s no shame in a low credit score. It’s actually quite common, especially among young people. But the consequences of a lagging score over many years may eventually catch up to you.
Financial Education: Investing on a Budget
Investing isn’t just for the rich. There are many ways to make your dollars, or nickels, work for you. Inexperienced investors can set aside and grow even a small amount of cash by gradually building on their returns.
6 Reasons to Visit a Currency Exchange
Odds are, there’s a currency exchange nearby. Did you know they do even more than helping you with your funds? Here are six of the most common reasons to visit.
Financial Education: The Pros and Cons to Using Credit
Credit is as American as apple pie. It represents an agreement you’re probably familiar with, in which you agree to pay someday for money you’re using now. But biting off too much can weigh you down.
Financial Education: Money Orders vs. Money Transfers
Owe someone a few hundred bucks? That wad of cash burning a hole in your pocket may not be the safest way to pay them back. Let us help you get your money to wherever it needs to go as quickly and safely as possible.
Financial Education: Paper Checks vs. Direct Deposit
When it comes to paying employees, there are few payment methods employers can choose from, paper checks and direct deposit being two of the most popular.