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Beware of Emergency Scams

Here’s how to spot an emergency scam and what to do if you’ve fallen victim....Read More

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7 Things to Do to Improve Your Credit Score

Here are seven things you can do to raise your credit score....Read More

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3 Back-To-School Scams to Avoid

Here are three tips on staying sharp on the latest scams as school starts....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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6 Ways to Save on College Textbooks

Here are six ways you might be able to save on textbooks and help keep the budget on track....Read More

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Does My Credit Score Even Matter?

The three major credit bureaus in the U.S. collect and share information on a person’s credit usage with potential lenders and......Read More

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4 Steps You Can Take To Get the Ball Rolling On Your Credit File

Building credit history from the bottom up can be tricky....Read More

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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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