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6 Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress

If you feel stressed or down when the holidays roll around, here are six tips that could help....Read More

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Start Your Budget With These 4 Steps

Ready to get started with your budget? Then Ascend is here to help a great strategy to get you underway....Read More

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6 Steps to Avoid Cash App, Venmo Fraud

Scammers are finding new ways to trick you into handing over a fistful of your money....Read More

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By Raven Garner

Education

9 Steps to Buying Your First Car

The process can be daunting, but we’ll walk you through it. Follow our guidelines for a stress-free ride!...Read More

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Education

7 Money Myths You Need to Stop Believing Now

Do you automatically reach for your debit card when making a purchase?...Read More

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Unemployed? How scammers could grab your information.

As always, arming yourself with knowledge is the best way to protect yourself against an unemployment scam....Read More

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Avoid Being Scammed After a Natural Disaster With These Tips

When natural disasters strike, scam artists follow closely behind......Read More

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4 Tips for a Merrier, Stress-Free Holiday Shopping Season

While it may seem like a fact of life, going into gift-purchase debt is not inevitable....Read More

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What is a Money Market? Is it right for me?

Have you ever wondered what a Money Market account is? Is it tied to the stock market? We're here to help....Read More

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