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Smart Ways to Spend your Tax Return

Ascend gives you a few smart ways to spend your tax return this year....Read More

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Save for the Holidays with a Christmas Club Account

Learn how to save for the holidays with Ascend's Christmas Club account....Read More

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Should you Choose an FSA or an HSA?

Learn the key differences between a Health Savings Account and a Flexible Spending Account....Read More

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Put Your Money to Work: Comparing Money Market and Certificate Accounts

Ascend highlights key differences between a money market and a certificate account....Read More

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5 Steps to Take Before Making a Large Purchase

Make sure those big purchases are the right purchases....Read More

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Tips for Saving Big on Your Summer Vacation

Vacations don't have to break the budget....Read More

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4 Ways a Savings Account Teaches Kids About Money

If it is saving their allowance or just stashing birthday cash....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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