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Credit: Risk and Your Reputation

BLOG | CREDIT

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Do you work to build a positive reputation at work and with your friends? Most of us want to be viewed as reliable and responsible because that tends to attract people and opportunities.

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Credit Freeze vs. Fraud Alert: What to Know

BLOG | CREDIT

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Everyone has a need to know that their identity is safe and no one wants to hear that their personal information has been compromised. Our personal information is heavily connected to our credit reports.

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Cost Per Wear: What You Need to Know

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

3 min read | November 16, 2023

Have you ever found a piece of clothing that was exactly what you wanted, only to cringe at the price? After a lengthy internal debate, you decide the cost is too high. But what if you looked at the cost per wear instead?

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Cooking: The Tastiest Art

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Between pre-packaged snacks and convenient delivery services, it can be easy to drain our wallets to fill our stomachs, but there is a better way. Learning to cook can be enormously beneficial for both your finances and your health!

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Control Your Money Dont Let it Control You

BLOG | BUDGETING

1 min read | November 16, 2023

A budget tracks your income and expenses to increase savings, decrease needless spending, and pay off debts. It gives you more control over your finances, prepares you for an emergency, and helps you to meet and track financial goals.

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Comparing Compensation: The Not-So-Obvious Things to Consider

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | November 16, 2023

There are several factors that can impact how much you receive in each paycheck and how much money you’ll have to work with after paying bills. Let’s dig into a few things to keep in mind when comparing compensation and job opportunities.

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Common Scams Targeting International Students

BLOG | FRAUD

3 min read | November 16, 2023

International students are unfortunately a likely target for fraudsters. Read on to learn about common scams you might encounter and how to steer clear of them.

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Clutter, Emotions, and Finances

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

3 min read | November 16, 2023

How we feel determines how we organize the clutter in our lives, including our homes and even our finances. Learning to address our emotions will help to keep our homes — and finances — in order.

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Cash Advance Apps: What to Know

BLOG | CREDIT

1 min read | November 16, 2023

Sometimes you need a little cash. It could be an unexpected expense that threatens your budget, or a bill that arrives before payday.

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Car Insurance 101

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Most drivers are paying for car insurance, despite the fact that they rarely need to file a claim. The one time you do need it, though, all of those payments will likely pay off. Some states, including Michigan, require all drivers to have car insurance.

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Can All-Nighters Hurt You in College?

BLOG | COLLEGE

2 min read | November 16, 2023

The main purpose of college is to learn. It’s a time to prepare and grow for the career that you will someday have. Between studying, going to class, and all the extra things in life, sleep can be low on the priority list.

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Campus Resources to Take Advantage Of

BLOG | COLLEGE

1 min read | November 16, 2023

Walking onto campus for the first time as a student can be intimidating. You don’t want to get overwhelmed with all the new areas to explore, so here are some tips for connecting with helpful resources on campus.

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Business Outside of the Office

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | November 16, 2023

The business world stretches far further than the office. In fact, some of the most important business is done outside of the office. Here are some things to think about when entering the world of networking and job searching. 

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Bullet Journaling for Success

BLOG | CAREER

3 min read | November 16, 2023

A bullet journal can be as simple or complex and creative as you want to make it. That’s the beauty behind the system. Bullet journals use mindfulness to help you live and plan more intentionally and ultimately end up being more productive.

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Building a Brand from the Ground Up

BLOG | CAREER

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Quite commonly you find there are a lot of forward-thinking people in the world. While these individuals’ goals are unique, most of them align with an improved/desired lifestyle.

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Building a Better Budget

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Do you have a budget that works for you? Many of us create budgets and then find ourselves not actively using them. Often times, people fail to use their spending plan because they have not made one that fits their lifestyle or habits.

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Budgeting Behaviors

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Saving and spending practices are embedded behaviors that create habits over a period of time. Healthy saving and spending habits create space for financial wealth.

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Budgeting A New Way of Life

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | November 16, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many have experienced hardship like never before. These are unprecedented times for many and we’re realizing the importance of an emergency fund.

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Breaking Down Student Loan Refunds

BLOG | COLLEGE

1 min read | November 16, 2023

Have you received a student loan refund check or deposit to your account? If you have, this usually means that the cost of your tuition, fees, and room and board was less than your accepted federal aid amount.

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Breaking Down a Credit Report

BLOG | CREDIT

4 min read | November 16, 2023

Your credit report grows and changes over time based on the financial decisions you make. This is why it’s important everyone understands what makes up a credit report and knows how to analyze theirs.

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Beware of Robocalls

BLOG | FRAUD

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Robocalls were originally created to send out automated messages and were mostly used by telemarketers and political parties. Now, the majority of robocalls are from scammers who pretend to be telemarketers, tax collectors, charities, or people.

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Benefits of Moving Your Body Daily

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

2 min read | November 16, 2023

Moving your body daily is not only beneficial to our strength and mental health. By getting out and moving our bodies for at least thirty minutes a day, we are helping our bodies and minds function at their best.

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Benefits of Having a Routine

BLOG | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

1 min read | November 16, 2023

With the start of a new semester, our schedules are new, and our sleep patterns are all over the place. A study found nearly half of college students say they don’t have enough time for coursework. If that’s you, why not adopt a new routine?

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Being an Authorized User on a Credit Card Q & A

BLOG | CREDIT

3 min read | November 16, 2023

Have you heard people talking about being an authorized user/signer on a credit card, but you are unsure of what that means? Are you curious about how it can affect your credit or future loan applications?

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