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High school life is FULL of choices and change. Students trying to figure out where they want to go to college, playing sports, joining extracurricular clubs, and just life overall. With everything going on, its easy to overlook any thought to finances since realistically speaking, most high school students are limited to allowances or income from a part-time job.  If you have a job or even an allowance; it is time to start learning about financial planning for your future. When you are in high school, the financial choices you make can affect your adult life, so learning some smart financial planning tips now is crucial.  

If you are like most families today, you are constantly searching for tips on how to save money to stay within your budget. Often this means looking for ways to cut costs each month so that you can afford everything it takes to keep your household running smoothly. Proper budgeting is the key to maintaining your finances each month and is a good life lesson for your children as well, who will benefit from learning your thrifty habits in the future.

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When you're planning to open a new checking account, it can sometimes seem like there's a credit union on every corner, and each one has a plethora of account products to choose from. Add in all the banking options that exist online-only, and you've got a big decision to make with almost too many to choose from account options. You can narrow your choices to only the best checking accounts available by considering the following features.

Whether you're new to the world of finances and need to learn how to build credit without a credit history, or you have made some mistakes and are dealing with a low credit score, you may find yourself wondering how to increase your credit score. There are six steps you can take to learn how to build your credit and create a healthy financial foundation for yourself. By following these, you can enjoy the benefits of a credit-worthy score both now and in the future.