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If you recently graduated from high school or college, learning the financial ropes early can help you enjoy life more and stress less about your future. As soon as you have an income, start creating financial goals. Learn about how your money choices today affect your ability to live your dream lifestyle.

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Your credit score can influence how much you pay for financing, where you can afford to live, and even your job prospects. Before you can build a strong credit profile, you must understand how to use credit responsibly. Whether you're new to credit or need to rebuild a damaged credit history, building good credit is possible with a few consistent credit behaviors.

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It's the little things that matter, especially when it comes to money management. Day-to-day spending can move you closer to your financial goals or keep you from achieving them altogether. Managing your finances doesn't take much time, but it does require you to make smart choices. 

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Scammers never take a break. They are always coming up with schemes to steal identities, empty bank accounts, and wreak havoc on personal finances. Informed consumers can avoid being victims of these criminal scams when they know what to look for and how to protect themselves.

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