Financial Education

25 Budget-Friendly Activities to Add to Your Family’s Fall Bucket List

Fall is right around the corner, and this time of year is always full of fun, free activities for families in our area! Need some inspiration for your fall bucket list? Read on for some budget-friendly ideas the whole family will love!

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Personal Finance

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25 Resources That Can Help Teach Your Kids About Money

It's no secret that teaching kids about personal finance from an early age can make a world of difference as they enter into young adulthood. However, teaching your little ones about a topic that you may not be totally comfortable with, or feel like you're still learning about yourself, isn't always easy. Plus, it can be difficult to make financial lessons exciting. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources to help you along the way — many of which make learning about money interactive and fun, too!

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Equifax Data Breach Settlement

Equifax has worked with the Federal Trade Commission and the Financial Protection Bureau to develop benefits geared toward helping consumers who were affected by the Equifax breach in September 2017.

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7 Steps to Finding the Perfect Scholarships for You

Scholarships are one of the best ways to earn free money for your higher education. Not sure how to get started in finding the best scholarship options for you? Follow these easy steps and you'll be applying to several in no time!

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SCAM ALERT: Lapse of Home Warranty Coverage Letters from American Home Protect, LLC.

3Rivers members have reported receiving letters in the mail urging them to call a number about a time-sensitive matter on their mortgage. To their credit, something didn’t seem right. We've reviewed copies of these letters and can confirm that this is a scam.

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Fraud Protection & Security

Start Saving for Your Child’s College Education Now with a 529 Plan!

You might not have college on the brain if your child is only a few months or years old, but it's never too early to start thinking about the cost of their higher education. Start saving now and you'll lessen the financial stress and last-minute scrambling that could come when your son or daughter excitedly rips open an acceptance letter to their (very expensive) school of choice.

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College & Trade School Preparation

Do I Need a Cosigner for My Student Loan?

Chances are, you've heard about "cosigners" on loans before. Now that you're faced with making decisions related to student loans, you might be wondering whether or not you'll require a cosigner. Here's a look at when you may or may not need one.

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Student Loans

3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help You Choose a College Major

There are some extensive guides to choosing a college major – shelves of books, Google’s 2.1 billion search results, and for-hire counselors all provide unique methods. We’ve even got other blog posts on the topic!

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College & Trade School Preparation

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