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Improving Personal Finances

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Improving Personal Finances

7 Sections 55 Articles

Want to know the best ways to solidify your financial foundation? Set a budget for yourself, build credit, control debt and make saving a priority.

Understanding Credit

What is Credit? 7 min
Your Credit Report 2 min
Establishing Credit 4 min
Improving Your Credit 6 min
Protecting Personal Information 5 min
Using Credit Wisely 7 min

Budget Basics

Budgeting Tips 5 min
Managing Your Money 5 min

Saving: Getting Started

Saving for Your Future 5 min
Basics of an Emergency Fund 4 min

Savings Options

Intro to Savings Accounts 3 min
Intro to Money Market Accounts 2 min
Intro to Certificates 2 min
Intro to Brokerage Accounts and Investing 2 min

Actively Saving

Savings Strategies 5 min
Saving for Your Short-Term Goals 5 min
Saving for Your Long-Term Goals 5 min
Increasing Your Savings Savvy 3 min
Shifting Savings Priorities 4 min

Understanding Debt

About Debt 5 min
Overcoming Debt 4 min

Borrowing Money

Understanding Loans 2 min
Know Your Loan 4 min

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