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9 tips for winter weekend getaways on a budget!

There are many ways to escape the winter doldrums without breaking the bank including winning the Wish List Playlist Giveaway...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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Three advantages to securing a VA loan

Today, Ascend is pleased to continue to serve our current and former service members with VA loans....Read More

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Five great tips to improve your landscape photos for the 2020 Photo Calendar contest

The Volunteer State is blessed with great opportunities to take amazing landscape photos....Read More

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6 Tips for Great Password Security

Your passwords are the keys to your life. And when it feels like there’s another big security breach every week......Read More

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Information Regarding Equifax Data Breach

Keeping your information confidential is of paramount importance to Ascend....Read More

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Allowances

Giving your children an allowance is a great tool to help teach financial responsibility and prepare them to deal with money in the real world. After determining that your children are ready for an allowance, it is important to sit them down to discuss the amount, frequency and what is expected of them. Should I give my child an allowance?...Read More

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Five Ways to Teach Your Child to Save

Saving money is one of the most important lessons you can teach your child, but it can also be one of the hardest....Read More

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Teach Your Kids to Save with Money Talks

The first step to teaching your kids about money is talking about money....Read More