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7 Ways to Avoid Credit Card Fraud

  • October 27th, 2016

As optimistic as I like to be about the world, the realistic truth is that there are really bad people who are good at stealing credit card information. To be aware of the problem is one step toward prevention—you can’t prevent a problem that you don’t acknowledge. While a true solution to stopping fraud has yet to be discovered (other than simply not using credit cards), some tips and tricks for preventing credit card fraud are available (and are super simple).

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Raising Your Chances at Landing That Raise

  • October 27th, 2016

Some people say “More money, more problems.” Well, that’s not what I’ve experienced—especially when it comes to negotiating wages and asking for raises. In the employment world, consider yourself a product and your wage as the company’s investment in you. It’s time to show the company a high ROI, and pitch the case for a higher investment. From economic inflation to employee retention, there are many reasons to ask for a raise. When the time came for me to request a raise, I took a few steps to increase my chances of success.

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Living On Your Own And “Bill Time”

  • October 5th, 2016

 

Living on your own for the first time can be empowering. It means having independence and all the things that come with it. Some of those things—like not having to share a bathroom—are wonderful. Others—like killing spiders yourself—are not so fun. And leading the pack in the not-so-fun category: bills.

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Yes, You Can Play Santa This Year

  • October 4th, 2016

This year, don't let Santa take all the credit. Spread joy and cheer with a Holiday Fast Cash Loan from Fort Worth Community Credit Union! Quickly get the cash you need for gifts, holiday travel, or even home decor. No…

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11 Ways to Save in College

  • September 28th, 2016

On a college campus you’ll hear the phrase “I’m broke” almost as much as “Let’s hangout.” Instead of missing out on the fun, know what expenses to expect and how to handle them with proven tips from a college senior.

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What Kind of Expenses Can a College Student Expect?

  • September 19th, 2016

Howdy! My name is Catherine, and I’m a Texas Aggie. This fall is the start of my Junior year as a mechanical engineering student at Texas A&M University. My past two years here have been great, and I can already say I’ve gained a lot of experience both in academics and life in general. At the same time, I’ve also gained something else: college debt!

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Holiday Shopping Tips – No, it’s NOT Too Early

  • September 15th, 2016

Believe it or not, the holidays are here. I hate to be the one to break it to you, but you probably only have like 6 more paydays till Christmas. Factor in your car payment, rent, utilities, tuition, happy hours – whatever you spend your money on – and you don’t have a whole lot left for gifts this year if you don’t take initiative now.

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Energy Efficiency 101

  • August 30th, 2016

Summer is coming to a close, which means we’re all paying the highest electricity bills we’ll see all year. What’s that about? I’ve had two electricity bills over $200.00 this year. It’s hard to escape this in Texas—a state that has set, and broken, its own energy consumption records THIS YEAR—but there are still ways to minimize the impact on your wallet whether you live in an apartment or a house. Part of being a responsible consumer is being a responsible consumer of our resources, like energy. There are more of us than any previous generation, and we have to do better as a whole.

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Low Interest Savings vs High Interest Debt

  • August 19th, 2016

We’re constantly told to save, save, SAVE! Have an emergency fund, a rainy day fund, a college fund. But we’ve also been told to get rid of debt… To pay it all off… Don’t charge ANYTHING. Where’s the happy medium? Should I really have six month’s income in a savings account when I owe thousands in student loans? Yes and no.

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