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Money Management

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How Money Impacts Relationships (And How to Talk About It Better)

Money can be one of the hardest things you can talk about in a relationship. Not because you don’t care, but because money is tied to so much more...

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Paying Off Debt Using The Avalanche Method

The debt avalanche method is a powerful debt repayment strategy that focuses on minimizing the total interest you pay while accelerating your journey...

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What Is Tap-to-Pay: How It Works For Credit and Debit Cards

Paying at checkout has gotten faster and easier thanks to tap-to-pay technology. If you’ve noticed people quickly tapping their card on a payment...

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What to Do If Your Small Business Revenue Drops Unexpectedly

Unexpected dips in sales happen, even to healthy, well-run small businesses. A seasonal slowdown lasts longer than you expected. A major client...

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3 min read

Can Using Buy-Now-Pay-Later Lead To A Cycle Of Debt?

Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services are everywhere, offering a quick and easy way to split purchases into smaller payments. Whether you’re shopping for...

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What Is Buy Now, Pay Later And How Does It Work?

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services allow you to purchase items immediately and pay for them over time, typically in a series of installments. There...

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Find Financial Confidence at a Credit Union

Money worries affect nearly everyone at some point, but taking the first step to address them can be truly empowering. Financial stress can feel...

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Planning for Medical Expenses Without Health Insurance

For many individuals and families, affordable health insurance isn’t always an option. Rising premiums, changing subsidies, or self-employment can...

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Is It Better to Save or Pay Off Debt?

When you’re trying to get ahead financially, one big question tends to pop up: should you build up your savings first or concentrate on paying off...

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How to Set Financial Goals Using the SMART Goals Framework

Financial goals are the cornerstone of financial confidence and control. They provide a roadmap for where you want to go and how you plan to get...

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