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Education Articles

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Loose Change Stack-Up

The Loose Change Stack-Up game is an easy and fun activity to help your kids learn to count change as well as the value of earning money. 

Forming Money Habits

Hitting the Reset Button in Spring

If you're like many people, spring is the perfect time for a reset. Here are a few tips to help your spring cleaning and decluttering go more efficiently.

Planning Your Future Owning a Home

The Ins and Outs of Farm and Ranch Insurance

Whether you’re farming as a hobby or running a large-scale operation, farm and ranch insurance can be custom-built to fit all your needs. 

Understanding Insurance

10 Tips for Teaching the Value of a Dollar

Learning how to earn, manage, and appreciate the value of money at an early age gives children the foundation they need to succeed down the road.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

How Students Can Keep Money in their Pockets

Making a monthly budget can take a bit of time and thought, but it’s worth it. Here are five tips to help students keep money in their problems.

Forming Money Habits

Be Aware of Free Trial Offers

Before taking advantage of free offers, know what you’re signing up for, what resources are available, and what steps to take to keep surprises from appearing on your statements.

 

Knowing Your Payment Options Protecting Your Information

Are Extended Vehicle Warranties Worth the Cost?

Is it better to purchase coverage you might not need or risk covering maintenance expenses yourself? Learn if an extended warranty is right for you.

Understanding Insurance

7 Savvy Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

Paying off debt isn’t just about being responsible now, it’s about saving money in the immediate future. Learn how to spend, or save, your tax refund with these easy tips. 

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

The Financial Mistakes of Our 20s and 30s

Start saving for retirement when you get your first job and you’ll develop a healthy savings habit that will serve you well down the road.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Renting as a College Student

Moving out on your own is exciting. But first, there are some key questions you need to ask and precautions you need to take before signing the lease agreement. 

Mastering Credit Planning Your Future