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3 Tips for a Scam Free Summer

Stay safe from fraud this summer with 3 essential fraud-prevention tips!...Read More

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Protect Yourself from Telephone Scammers  

Telephone scams are on the rise across the industry. Make sure your prepared with these tips....Read More

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5 Simple Steps to Start Saving

Ascend gives you 5 simple steps to make your savings dreams a reality....Read More

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How to Make a Vacation Budget You Can Keep

Are you financially prepared for your upcoming vacation? Learn to make a vacation budget you can keep....Read More

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Securing Your Online Privacy in 5 Steps

5 ways you can keep your Ascend information secure....Read More

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4 Tips When Buying a Used Car or Truck

There finally may be light at the end of the tunnel for Middle Tennesseans who are in the market to purchase a used car or truck....Read More

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Financial Advice for New Graduates

Here are some common questions new graduates face while transitioning into their professional lives and how to deal with them....Read More

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4 Tips to Help Young Adults Use a Credit Card Responsibly

With school nearly over, use this summer to teach a few “courses” about money management....Read More

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Avoiding Tax Scams

It’s tax time! Here’s all you need to know about tax scams and how to stay safe....Read More

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