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Education Articles

Whether you're simply financially curious or have a specific goal in mind, you've come to the right place. Check out the most recent articles just below or filter by category using the dropdown.

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Your Guide to Paying Taxes as a Gig Worker

Filing taxes as a gig worker can be a more complicated process than you’re used to. Let us guide you through that process.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Is Now the Time to Refinance?

High interest rates on mortgage loans have kept homeowners locked into their existing loans. When rates drop, it's a good time for consumers to consider refinancing.

Planning Your Future Owning a Home

Time to Rethink Your Savings Strategy

Americans have been hesitant to make saving a high priority. However, savings products remain attractive and may help you rethink your savings strategy.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Knowing Your Home Improvement Options

Learn the difference between a home equity loan, HELOC, and refinancing, to determine the best option to reach your home improvement project goals.

Planning Your Future Owning a Home Knowing Your Payment Options

Looking to Consolidate Debt? Try a HELOC.

Burdened by high-interest credit cards? A home equity line of credit can be a great way to consolidate debt and minimize monthly payments.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Homeowners Can Put Equity to Work with a HELOC

Upgrades, renovations, and additions to your home can be costly. Thankfully, homeowners have an effective tool at their disposal—their home’s equity.

Planning Your Future

Financial Wellness Planning: Reviewing and Tweaking

In the final step of your financial wellness journey, review and tweak by taking each step intentionally, adjusting your plan when needed, and staying true to your vision.

Mastering Credit Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Financial Wellness Planning: Start Investing for Retirement

While on your financial wellness journey, follow a few steps to establish and maintain a retirement plan that fits your needs.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Financial Wellness Planning: Building and Maintaining an Excellent Credit Score

In step 8 of your financial wellness journey, discover ways to build and maintain a quality credit score, an indication of stability and reliability in lenders' eyes.

Mastering Credit Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Financial Wellness Planning: Knowing When and How to Indulge

In step 7 of your financial wellness journey, learn how and when to indulge responsibly to prevent budgeting fatigue (and leave emotion out of the equation). 

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits