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Work Versus Study - Every high school student makes a choice when they are about to graduate – enter the job market right away, enter a trade school, or enroll in a university? While you can always switch paths later in life, the year immediately after graduation will have a ripple effect that can last a lifetime! Read More...
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Managing Debt - To be "In Debt" means to owe money to someone else, usually making fixed payments to pay back the amount over time, plus interest. Properly managing debt helps minimize how much total interest you pay,… Read More...
Credit Cards - Credit cards is a form of unsecured credit (meaning a loan without collateral) that you can use to make everyday purchases. All credit card purchases are made using a loan – you borrow money from… Read More...
Credit Reports - Credit reports are documents that keeps a record of (most) of your regular bill payments. They are not to be confused with credit scores, which is are single number. Having good credit reports are vital… Read More...
Budgeting - There's a difference between a "Project Budget" and a "Living Budget"! You'll need a different attitude when you're thinking about how to plan your monthly income, expenses, and savings goals compared to just how to… Read More...