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We enter adulthood carrying a lifetime of emotional influences that weigh on financial decisions. Decoding how you think, feel and act around money is key to being in control. Better Money Habits is here to help.
How you handle money is often based on upbringing, environment and content. No matter your current relationship with your finances, our guidance and tips are here to help you make sense of it all.
Student loan statements can be full of unfamiliar vocabulary. Understanding the terminology can help you get a better handle on repaying them.
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Owning and renting each come with their own benefits and challenges. Learn the questions to ask to know which one is right for your situation.
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Gen Zers say budgeting, credit, borrowing and investing are subjects they wish they knew more about as they begin managing their money. Our Gen Z Pulse Report explores how today’s young adults feel about their financial lives.
Now that you’re making money, it’s important to know how you spend it. Learn how to create and balance your budget by exploring the articles and tips below.
If you can swing it, aim to put roughly 20% of your paycheck into savings.
Understanding what’s on your paycheck is a good way to learn about what’s being taken out.
Understanding what’s on your paycheck is a good way to learn about what’s being taken out.
Your credit is the key to your financial life—from getting a loan to finding a place to live. Learn how to understand and build your credit by exploring the articles and tips below.
Checking your credit score is one thing, but knowing what changes it is a valuable lesson.
Checking your credit score is one thing, but knowing what changes it is a valuable lesson.
It might seem counterintuitive, but closing a credit card account can actually hurt your credit score. Try to keep old accounts active—even if you don’t need them. A longer credit history can mean a higher score.
Not all debt is bad—to advance in life, whether it’s going to college, buying a home or getting a car, you’ll likely need to borrow money. Learn how to do it wisely by exploring the articles and tips below.
Not all debt is bad, but it’s important to know how to pay it off once it starts to accrue.
Not all debt is bad, but it’s important to know how to pay it off once it starts to accrue.
If you find yourself overwhelmed by debt, qualified credit counselors can help you better manage it.
Investing in your future is an essential part of your financial life. Most people struggle with where to start, so learn investment basics by exploring our articles and tips below.
You should always take advantage of the maximum amount that your employer will contribute.
You should always take advantage of the maximum amount that your employer will contribute.
Learning the basics of investing is a great way to make educated decisions about your financial future.
Learning the basics of investing is a great way to make educated decisions about your financial future.
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