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Category Archives: Financial Education

What You Should Know About Taxes This Year

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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.

Posted bycceacmsadminJanuary 17, 2022April 11, 2022Posted inFinancial EducationLeave a comment on What You Should Know About Taxes This Year

Financial Education: Identity Theft Safety Tips

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.

Posted bycceacmsadminJune 25, 2021June 29, 2021Posted inFinancial EducationLeave a comment on Financial Education: Identity Theft Safety Tips

6 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

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.

Posted bycceacmsadminJune 12, 2021Posted inFinancial EducationLeave a comment on 6 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

Financial Education: Investing on a Budget

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.

Posted bycceacmsadminMay 28, 2021May 14, 2021Posted inFinancial EducationLeave a comment on Financial Education: Investing on a Budget

6 Reasons to Visit a Currency Exchange

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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.

Posted bycceacmsadminMay 14, 2021May 14, 2021Posted inCommunity, Financial EducationLeave a comment on 6 Reasons to Visit a Currency Exchange

Financial Education: The Pros and Cons to Using Credit

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.

Posted bycceacmsadminApril 16, 2021Posted inFinancial EducationLeave a comment on Financial Education: The Pros and Cons to Using Credit

Financial Education: Money Orders vs. Money Transfers  

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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.

Posted bycceacmsadminMarch 19, 2021March 19, 2021Posted inFinancial EducationLeave a comment on Financial Education: Money Orders vs. Money Transfers  

Financial Education: Paper Checks vs. Direct Deposit

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.

Posted bycceacmsadminFebruary 20, 2021Posted inFinancial EducationLeave a comment on Financial Education: Paper Checks vs. Direct Deposit

Financial Stress: What Is It and How to Handle It

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Everyone worries about money from time to time. But when the worry becomes persistent, it starts to impact our lives in a more significant way than we may realize. If this sounds all too familiar to you, you may be experiencing financial stress.

Posted bycceacmsadminFebruary 5, 2021Posted inFinancial EducationLeave a comment on Financial Stress: What Is It and How to Handle It

Financial Education: Setting Up Your Personal Finances

Setting Up Your Personal Finances

Sometimes the most significant change you can make to improve your finances is also the easiest. When it comes to managing your money, setting up your personal finances is the first step toward financial success.

Posted bycceacmsadminJanuary 29, 2021January 22, 2021Posted inFinancial EducationLeave a comment on Financial Education: Setting Up Your Personal Finances

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