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For Students
Budgeting
Master Your Money: Tips from Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista
Whether you’re looking to build lifelong wealth or pay this month’s cell phone bill, Tiffany Aliche, author of “Get Good with Money,” has valuable advice to share.
64:10 min video
Invest
How to Start Investing: A Beginner’s Guide to Stocks and More
Time is on your side when you start investing while you’re young: Your money has more time to grow. These investing basics can help you take the first step.
3 min read
Save
How to Stop Spending Money: Top 10 Tips to Stay in Control
In today’s world of one-click purchases and two-day delivery, overspending can sneak up on you. Here’s how to stop spending money so you can reach your financial goals.
2 min read
Save
25 of the Best Jobs for College Students
If you want to make money while you’re in college — without compromising your studies or schedule— this list of job opportunities is for you.
9 min read
Borrow
How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast: Key Steps to Escape Debt
Ready to put your student debt behind you? These tips can help you minimize snowballing interest and pay your loans off ASAP.
1 min read
Save
What Is Compound Interest and How Is It Calculated?
Compound interest can help savings grow faster or make borrowing more expensive. Understand what it is, how it’s calculated and how to use it to your advantage.
3 min read
For Parents
Invest
Beyond Saving: Teaching Children How to Invest
Whether your child is just starting junior high school or heading into the workforce, you have a remarkable opportunity to help them establish good investing habits early.
3 min read
Save
From Kindergarten to College: How to Plan for Your Child’s Education
Learn how to prepare for the future and save for your child’s education with these 4 tips.
3:38 min video
Invest
Making the Most of College Savings with a 529 Plan
Education is expensive and if you have children, the time to start planning for their future is now.
3:01 min video
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