Financial Education

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5 Money Milestones to Help Your Kids Achieve

Parents: you’re the first financial advisors your children will ever have! Guiding them through their initial financial milestones isn't just about setting them up for a stable future, it's about instilling values and skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Here's a look at five key financial markers your child might hit before they finish elementary school.

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Personal Finance Checking & Savings
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Choosing the Right College for You: 4 Key Factors to Consider

The key to a fulfilling college experience and a high sense of well-being after graduation doesn't solely depend on the prestige of the institution. Instead, factors such as engaging with inspiring mentors, embracing challenging projects, and participating in extracurricular activities play a significant role.

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College & Trade School Preparation
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3 Tools to Find Relevant Scholarships

Several tools have been developed to streamline the scholarship search process, making it easier to uncover opportunities that can make higher education more affordable. Here are three essential tools to kickstart your scholarship search.

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College & Trade School Preparation
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How to Make the Most of Your College Campus Visit in 2024

Visiting a college is an important step toward higher education. It offers a real-life feel of the school environment and academic life. This experience is invaluable in making an informed decision about where to spend the next crucial years of academic and personal growth. Check out our tips for making the most of your visit!

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College & Trade School Preparation
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A Voice for the Good: Homebound Meals

This article features Homebound Meals—a local non-profit on a mission to “enhance the quality of health and life of the homebound community by the delivery of the hot nutritional meals and the visits of the volunteer drivers.”

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Community Engagement & Impact