How to Build Financial Literacy

Did you know that a recent survey found only 57% of adults in the U.S. are financially literate? Someone with good financial literacy understands where their money is going and how to make it work for them. It's the ability to make smart financial decisions- pay bills, borrow and save responsibly, and invest for the future. These money management skills can be learned at any age. It's never too late - or too early - to start! Disclosure: This…

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5 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Credit Score

As you know, your credit score determines your access to loans for things like cars, homes, and education. Anyone with a score of 800 or higher (20% of consumers) are considered to have excellent credit, while a score between 580-669 is deemed to be fair/poor (18% of consumers) and also called subprime. Scores at 740-799 (25% of consumers) are considered very good and are likely to receive better than average rates from lenders, but don’t worry if you’re not…

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