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Predatory Lending & Alternative Financial Services
Predatory lending is an action that targets consumers who are in a vulnerable financial situation in which money is needed quickly to take care of a financial emergency.
Keeping Your Financial Records Secure
When a family emergency or disaster occurs, having quick access to important financial documents is essential.
Planning for Retirement
No matter what your age or when you plan to retire, now is the time to begin saving for retirement. Learn. some tips to help you become more financially secure as you prepare for retirement.
Retirement Saving Strategies
Since people are living longer than ever, retirement savings need to last longer and work harder. It is more important than ever to make smart financial decisions.
Student Loan TIPS (Texting Intervention Program)
According to U.S. Department of Education data, 30% of federal student loans were in deferment and forbearance while 7% were in default (Cho, Johnson, Kiss, O’Neill, Mountain, & Gutter, 2016).
Youth Research: Where to Begin
Whether working on a science fair project, writing a class report, or just looking for general information on a topic it is a good idea to become familiar with the basic practices of conducting research.
Presenting Scientific Information: Display Boards
For youth participating in scientific discovery, posters and display boards are a very common form of communicating scientific information.
Saving and Investing: Tools and Calculators
Both saving and investing are important parts of your financial life and there are distinct differences between the two.
Saving for Large Purchases
Large purchases involve setting goals, making plans and following a strategy to keep your savings plan on pace.
Teaching Children About Money
Children are not born with “money sense.” However, parents can help children understand money matters by letting them take part in regular discussions about using family income.