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New What's My Score
If you have a credit card, you have a credit score. And it's
tough to fix once the damage is done. It's a lot like your
GPA: One bad grade (or missed payment) can do some serious
damage. And not only do lenders judge you by it, so do your
landlords, insurance companies and even employers. But if
you manage your credit wisely, you can use it to your
advantage. Learn how at
iecu.whatsmyscore.org Practical
Money Skills for Life
Practical Money Skills for Life, Visa's free, personal
financial education website, helps all consumers - including
parents, children and educators - develop and practice
better money management skills. Launched over a decade ago,
the award-winning PMSFL site was developed in partnership
with leading consumer advocates, educators and financial
institutions. Click
here to go to PMSFL's website.
What's
the true cost of your credit card purchase?
If you don't pay off your credit card balance every
month, the interest assessed on your account means you may
be paying more for the items you purchase than you expect.
And if you spend beyond your means and add up considerable
credit card debt, the extra money you pay in interest can be
alarming!
To find out how much extra you might pay on credit card
purchases, use this simple calculator provided by Practical
Money Skills. Click Here
Choice Is Power!
USA TODAY and the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues
(CCUL/NCUL) have created an interactive, educational program
focusing on financial literacy.
Click here
Know The Facts of Zero Percent Interest
When it comes to getting an auto loan, take the time to
carefully look at all your options. What you initially think
is a great offer, may end up costing you more money in the
long run.
Click Here
Top 10 Buying Tips for Purchasing a Vehicle
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Click Here
20 Ways to Save at the Pump
With gasoline prices reaching new heights on a weekly basis,
perhaps the most important information you can have is how
to make your gas last longer and how to find the lowest
prices. Here are some handy tips that might help take some
of the sting out of your next visit to the pump.
Click Here
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