Financial Education

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Money Monday: An Overview of 529 Plans

You might not have college on the brain if your child is only a few months or years old, but it's never too early to start thinking about paying for college. Start saving now and you'll lessen the financial stress and scrambling that could come when your son or daughter excitedly rips open an acceptance letter to their, very expensive, college of choice.

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College & Trade School Preparation

Thrifty Thursday: Top 20 Couponing Apps + Sites

There are plenty of ways to save at the store without coupons - member and loyalty shopper discounts, buying generic, and more - but one of the longest standing and most feel-good ways of going about it is good, old-fashioned coupons.

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Personal Finance
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Watch-it-Wednesday: How to Use Your Credit Card Wisely

So, you've gotten your first (or second, or third) credit card. Congrats! Credit cards play a big role in helping to build your credit score - assuming you use them wisely. Check out this video for a few tips on using your card properly and getting the most out of it!

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Debit Card & Credit Card Credit Score

How-Tuesday: How to Save on a Tight Budget

How can those who currently aren’t saving afford to save money? And how can those saving only a little save more? Here are our top ten tips for saving money when budgets are tight.

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Personal Finance

Giving Back: The 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation

In 2015, our 80th anniversary year, we are proud to announce the creation of the 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation. The mission of the 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation is to enhance the lives of people in the communities 3Rivers serves through the support of three key initiatives: financial literacy, education, and health and wellness.

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Community Engagement & Impact

How-Tuesday: How to Find + Win College Scholarships

Whether you're a high school senior on the hunt for the perfect university, or a college junior working towared that last stretch before obtaining your Bachelors, there's one checklist prep to-do that unites any and all degree-seekers across the nation: Pay for School.

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College & Trade School Preparation