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Starting off right

There are so many good reasons to start now with building a solid financial future. You won't have to rely on your fee-laden credit cards if an emergency comes up. You can save to retire on a sunny beach somewhere. Or, you want to get rid of that old clunker car for a reliable one. Whatever your reason, check out the following articles to help you get started.

Understanding the Basics of Personal Finance:

Using Credit Responsibly

Learn about comparing lenders, your debt-to-income ratio and how to repair poor credit... read more »

Saving Fundamentals

You may already have a savings goal in mind that you want to save for. Even if not, now's a great time to put aside money for an emergency savings fund... read more »

Protect Your Assets with Insurance

Insure against risk, keep your coverage up-to-date, and cut insurance costs... read more »

Income Tax Planning Basics

Withholding, itemized deductions, and tax breaks... read more »

Using Credit Responsibly

Learn about comparing lenders, your debt-to-income ratio and how to repair poor credit... read more »

Saving Fundamentals

You may already have a savings goal in mind that you want to save for. Even if not, now's a great time to put aside money for an emergency savings fund... read more »