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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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Ascend Partners With MTSU for Financial Literacy Week

Ascend and MTSU joined forces to put on Financial Literacy Week, with lucky students earning scholarships for their participation....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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Education

The Advantages of a HELOC

A Home Equity Line of Credit can provide homeowners financial flexibility using the equity they’ve already put into their homes....Read More

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Six Steps to Take Following a Financial Disaster

Recovering from a financial disaster isn't easy; but with hard work and the ability to look forward, it can be done. Here’s how....Read More

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How-To's and Tips

Be Sure to Take Advantage of Your Free Credit Reports

Checking your reports can help you identify any discrepancies that could be impacting your credit score. Learn more!...Read More

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Education

All You Need to Know About Personal Loans

Learn the advantages and disadvantages of a personal loan....Read More

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Education

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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Education

Should You Reduce Your Debt via “Snowball” or “Avalanche?”

Which is the better method? The debt avalanche or the debt snowball?...Read More

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