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While your kids are learning counting they can also start learning good financial habits.

7 Reasons Why Your Child Needs a Kids Savings Account

If you want your child to be a financially responsible adult, get started today by teaching them how to properly manage ...
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You can start building your credit today with these simple steps.

How to Build Credit in 6 Simple Steps

Whether you're new to the world of finances and need to learn how to build credit without a credit history, or you’ve ...
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Make Filing taxes Stress-Free with These 6 Tips

Although taxpayers have until April 18 to file, the Internal Revenue Service plans to start processing returns as early ...
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Use these methods to save big with the 52 week challenge.

Reach Your 52-Week Money Challenge Goal with these 5 Ways to Make Extra Cash

By now you’ve probably heard all about the popular 52-Week Money Challenge that has everyone motivated to stash their ...
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How Does Inflation Affect Budgeting & Savings

Inflation means the average cost of goods and services is on the rise. While a steady increase is to be expected, the ...
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How Financially Literate Are You?

"Financial literacy" is a term that's thrown around a lot. But what does it mean exactly and how do you stack up? Our ...
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4 Worst Ways To Borrow Money

Borrowing money is often a fact of life. Whether it's to enter the real estate market, attend school, or launch a ...
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renting vs buying a home in Portland Oregon

Should I rent or buy a house in Portland, Oregon?

Whether you’re just moving to the City of Roses or are a PDX native, you might be wondering if buying a house in ...
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5 Best Ways To Borrow Money

No matter your income, wealth, job, or socioeconomic status, most adults will borrow money at one time or another. ...
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