How Do Couples Split Finances?
Whether you and your partner are considering sharing financial obligations or are already dividing expenses in your household, you may find yourself looking for...
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How Much Does a Newborn Cost in the First Year?
Your life will change when you have a baby, and that’s certainly true when it comes to your finances. Learn how much a baby costs in the first year. From...
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Setting SMART Financial Goals & Examples
Financial Goal Setting Achieving financial independence and long-term success involves more than just good intentions—it requires setting realistic and...
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Making a Budget
Budgeting is all about prioritizing what’s important to you. It isn’t a starvation diet. You don’t have to stop drinking Starbucks, learn to cut your hair...
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How to Budget as a Couple
Budgeting with a partner can strengthen more than just your finances — it can bring you closer together. In fact, research shows that couples who budget and...
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Tax Extensions: Deadlines, Rules, How to File in 2025
Tax Day is Tuesday, April 15, 2025, but some exceptions exist. Learn important dates and information to apply for an extension to file your tax return by...
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Rising Credit Card Debt, Artificial Intelligence, and BNPL
Transcript Keith Mader (00:00): Hello everyone. My name is Keith Mader. I’m joined today by Reid Frederick WECU’s Director of Community Impact. Reid...
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How to Choose a Credit Union – 7 Things to Consider
Deciding on a financial institution is an important task, and while banks are a frequent choice, credit unions have seen a steady rise in recent years due to...
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Ranking the 49 Best Money Books of All Time
Immersing yourself in a money book can be a great step towards making positive changes in your life. Books allow you to step into someone else’s line of...
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Homeowners Insurance
Your home is one of the biggest purchases in your life. If anything were to happen, you want to make sure your insurance coverage helps you do what’s...
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Auto Insurance
If you were to get in a car accident, are you sure that you’d be properly insured? Do you know what kind of coverage you have and what it truly covers? Hereâ€...
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What is PMI?
PMI stands for Private Mortgage Insurance and it’s a form of coverage that a lender will likely require if you can’t offer a down payment equal to 20% of...
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