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Six Rules for Managing Credit Card Debt

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If you want to be the master of your credit card debt load, follow these key rules:

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Your Life Goals, Are Our Life Goals

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If there's ever a time that "millennials" need cooperatives, it's now.

The last ten years have been quite transformational for this generation of young adults. Younger millennials just graduating college likely saw their parents lose jobs, benefits and pensions while bank executives lost nothing. According to a study by Filene Research Institute, millennials make about as much (rather, as little) as previous generations, but factor in the average student loan debt of $27,000 and that take home pay is quickly eaten up.

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5 Things to Consider When Moving Out on Your Own

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Graduating college is a huge milestone, but moving out on your own, away from dorms and comfortable college-town apartments can be an even bigger step.

If you've recently graduated, here are five things to consider before making the big move.

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Drive Off the Lot with Credit Union Financing

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Did you know you can get credit union financing--right at the car dealership?

The process is designed so credit union members benefit several ways.

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Get Wealthy, Not Rich: Change How You Think About Money

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How do you define wealth? The dictionary says wealth is “a large amount of money and possessions." But I propose the following, straight-forward definition: wealth is the difference between what you are earning and what you are spending.

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How To Build Credit Without Credit Cards

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It's a frustrating contradiction: You can't qualify for credit without a credit history—and you can't build a credit history without borrowing.

Borrowing is the most common way to build a credit history, but it's not your only option. Use these tactics to demonstrate to borrowers that you're a reliable credit risk:

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10 Cheap, Fun Things to Do in the Summer

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If your budget says a big summer vacation is out of the question, here are some inexpensive options for immersive summer fun.

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Prime Time for Financial Planning?

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A financial planner can evaluate your overall financial situation including your budget, savings, investments, retirement plans, taxes, estate planning, and insurance.  They also recommend strategies that will help you reach your financial goals.

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Planning for the Future

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Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?  Are you managing your own business?  Starting a family? Buying a new house?  Whatever is taking place in your life in 2027, it is important to set goals to get you there and help you continue to achieve long-term.  The following will provide you with steps to help you prioritize and create a financial plan to make your goals become a reality.

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