Kids and Money: Build Financial Literacy

Half of Teens Don’t See Becoming Financially Independent as a Key Life Goal

Posted on May 25, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (2-minute read)

A new survey finds that only half of teens see achieving financial independence from parents as a key financial goal for the future.

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Consolidated Credit Brings Free Financial Literacy Publications to NSU

Posted on April 30, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (5-minute read)

Consolidated Credit has partnered with Nova Southeastern University to provide a rack of free financial literacy publications at the Thinking Money exhibition at the Alvin Sherman Library.

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Say Goodbye to Credit Card Signature Requirements

Posted on January 29, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

The last major credit issuer just announced they will phase out signature credit card signature requirements on most transactions this year. As EMV chip technology improves, you should see less request for your John Hancock, and hopefully less fraud.

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Why are Student Loans So Problematic?

Posted on October 20, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

The CFPB’s annual complaint report on student loans finds that most of the problems stem from bad service on the part of federal and private loan servicers.

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Teaching Children about Money Can Be a Chore

Posted on November 28, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

Using weekly chores and allowance is a great tool for teaching children about money. Here’s what parents can do to use this money lesson effectively.

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Parents Step Up College Savings

Posted on September 12, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

More parents are saving for their children’s education costs, but savings are still behind. Here’s what you can do to increase college savings today!

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Financial Education Doesn’t Go Beyond the Piggy Bank

Posted on August 19, 2016 by | Michael Koretzky (3-minute read)

Parents aren’t comfortable teaching children about advanced financial education topics like debt, credit and savings tools. We have some advice to help.

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What Parents Pay to Support Millennials

Posted on August 3, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (5-minute read)

Providing financial support to adult children delays the retirement goals of parents. We have tips to help Millennials transition to financial independence.

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More Incentive to Save for College

Posted on June 15, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

If a new bill passes in Congress, your employer could soon offer a 529 college savings plan with tax benefits and a match program like your 401(k).

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Sacrificing for Student Loan Payments

Posted on June 10, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

You want to eliminate your student loans but a high monthly payment burden now could prevent major life goals like marriage and buying a first home.

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