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Learn from your Fundraiser

Saturday, 27 August 2011 15:48 by Jacki

One of the first things you get at the start of the school year is a fundraiser whether it’s for the school or a sports/academic team. It’s important for the school and team to get the extra money provided by fundraisers to afford services and extra special things for students. Fundraisers are also a good way for you to learn valuable lessons. [More]


Spend, Save, and Share

Sunday, 24 April 2011 21:14 by Jacki

Financial education is a lifelong skill that everyone needs. It’s important to learn about money at an early age. One great way to learn is by understanding the Three Money Principles of Spend, Save, and Share. [More]


Checking Dos and Don'ts

Saturday, 19 March 2011 22:20 by Jacki

A checking account can be a little scary if you're not sure what you should and shouldn't do. Read through these checking account do's and don'ts to help you understand how to make the most of your checking account experience! [More]


Are you ready for a debit card?

Thursday, 17 February 2011 22:33 by Jacki

Learning to balance a checkbook and budget money are skills that you will need throughout your life. Using a debit card and managing your own money is the best way to learn this skill. [More]


Be An Entrepreneur!

Tuesday, 12 October 2010 22:35 by Jacki

What is an entrepreneur? It is a person who organizes, operates, or takes on the risk of a business venture. [More]


FYI Videos

Saturday, 4 September 2010 21:43 by Jacki

You may have seen our FYI (For Your Information) videos on the website. They include financial topics like “first time home buying” and “being green and saving money.” [More]


Saving for a Goal

Friday, 13 August 2010 16:55 by Jacki

In school, you probably set goals for yourself in academics and/or sports. This principal is also important for saving money. [More]


You Gotta Know When to Splurge

Thursday, 15 July 2010 22:43 by Jacki

When managing your money, the best thing to do is keep a “need” and a “want” list. My motto is to only buy “want” items with cash and not with credit. [More]


What my Grandparents taught me about Finances

Thursday, 8 July 2010 22:20 by Jacki

You can learn a lot from your Grandparents just by observing. My Grandparents never sat me down and talked to me about money, but they didn’t have to; I could see the smart decisions they made. Here are just a couple of “old school” money concepts straight out of the 30s and 40s. [More]


Dave Says

Friday, 25 June 2010 16:11 by Courtney

Have you heard of Dave Ramsey? Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, popular national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers [More]


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