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Budgeting

Budgeting With the 60/20/20 Rule

The 60/20/20 rule is a flexible budgeting approach that can make money management more intuitive.
The 60/20/20 rule gives you plenty of freedom to make it your own.
Investing

How to Get Started Trading Foreign Currency

Learn the basics of foreign currency trading so you can get ready for your first investment.
With foreign currency trading, you buy and sell different currencies based on their exchange rate.
Security

Keep Your Identity Safe When Shopping Online

Use these tips to protect your identity and wallet from cybercriminals when online shopping.
Being proactive before you start your online holiday shopping can help protect yourself from identity theft.
Saving

Use Compound Interest to Your Advantage

Take advantage of compound interest to maximize growth in your savings and investments.
Perhaps the easiest way to understand compound interest is to think of it as interest on interest.
College

5 Ways to Build Credit in College

Building credit in college makes the transition to professional life that much easier.
Building credit as a college student gives you a leg up when you enter the professional world.
Family

Making the Best Family Investments

A few key considerations will help you plan your family investments.
Having a family changes your investment strategy.
Family

Budgeting Tips for New Parents

Here are five tips to help you start budgeting for your kids' future even before they arrive.
Along with the joys of watching your kids grow and thrive come the costs of providing for them as they become young adults.
Investing

Know Your Low-Risk Investment Options

Low-risk investments can help you grow you money without undue anxiety.
If you can't stomach the market swings, a good investment advisor can help you build a strategy that won't keep you up at night.
Family

Start Planning Your Family's Financial Future

Family financial planning should include savings, insurance and investments.
Thinking ahead allows you to build and sustain wealth that supports your family's best interests.
Career

Sometimes a Pay Cut Can Open Doors

It's possible that less might be more in the right career situation.
There are times when a lower salary could help you achieve new personal and professional heights.
Credit

How UltraFICO Can Help Your Credit Score

The UltraFICO score takes into account can help people get a credit score or improve a low score.
A new credit score called UltraFICO allows more people to get a score and qualify to borrow money.
Security

How to Protect Yourself From Social Media Attacks

Are you enjoying social media safely? Here's how to protect yourself from social media scams.
Knowing how to protect yourself from social media attacks is an important internet safety skill.
Security

Avoid Password Sharing

Protect your sensitive information.
Password sharing can leave your private data vulnerable.
Credit

How Personal Loans Can Help Financial Wellness

Getting a personal loan could help you consolidate your debt or increase your credit score.
Making monthly payments toward a loan tells lenders you're responsible with your debt.
Retirement

Handing Down Wealth

Leave behind the legacy you want.
Even if you don't consider yourself wealthy, you may have more assets than you think.
Banking

Switching Banks During a Merger

Banks work hard to ensure the transition is painless for their customers.
You may even reap benefits from the switch.

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