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5 Reasons Credit Unions Are a Small Business Owner's Best Friend
Opening a small business can be a fulfilling, rewarding opportunity. But the sad reality is that more than 80 percent of small businesses do not make it past the first year. One of the reasons that these small businesses...

Get A CLUE: What a CLUE Report Is and Why It Matters
By now, you've probably heard all about your credit report and understand that it's important to check yours at least once a year, to make sure there are no errors or other big issues. But, there's another...

The Best Financial Podcast For You: 6 Shows We Love and Why
It's no secret that successful, self-made millionaires and billionaires read books. You may already know that those in the upper ranks tend to invest in their own self-education by consuming smart information...

Teach Kids About Money With These 6 Super Fun Mobile Apps
You want your kids to learn real-life skills like money management and business, but you know lecturing will only get you so far. They need a fun, interactive and entertaining experience for the information to stick....

Help for Moms Who Work: Financial Tips For Success
If you're a working mom, you know it can be hard to make it all work. Managing so many responsibilities can feel overwhelming, but with a few financial tips and tricks from others who have been there, the juggling act...

Debit vs. Credit Card: Important Differences You Should Know
To perform the job of a money manager, you need financial tools. However, even more important than a full tool bag is knowing how to use each tool. A debit card and a credit card look nearly identical, but they perform...