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Buying a House

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The process of buying a house is riddled with specific terminology and important decisions. Set yourself up for success by studying the ins and outs of the process.

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Financial Guide Articles

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To Buy or Not to Buy?

If you’re ready to change your living situation, you may be debating whether it’s better to rent or purchase your next home.

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Mortgage Application Checklist

Applying for a mortgage takes a lot of documentation—prepare with this mortgage application checklist.

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Buying a Home: Exploring Your Options

Explore your options for buying a home: first-time buyer benefits, best age to buy, building vs. buying, foreclosure auctions, buying with parents, and owner financing.

Budgeting

Create a Budget
Trim Your Budget
Saving With a Purpose

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Funds to Build Your Business

Building a business costs money—usually more than you can generate from your operating revenues alone.

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Documentation for SBA Loans

In order to apply for an Small Business Administration (SBA) loan, you'll need to provide the correct documentation.

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Understanding an Unstable Stock Market

It’s important to understand what’s actually happening and what it means for you.

Fraud Prevention

Scam Checker
Workspace Cybersecurity

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Protect Yourself from Cryptocurrency Scams

Cryptocurrency scams have become increasingly prevalent. Learn how to protect yourself against them with these common warning signs.

Don't be Spoofed! Protect yourself from fraudsters

Don't Be Spoofed

Fraudsters are hard at work trying to steal your account and personal information. There are ways to protect yourself from these thieves.

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Recognizing & Avoiding Scams

Blaze will never call, email, or text asking to provide full account numbers, card numbers, PINs, digital banking credentials, passwords, or verification codes.

Teens

Basic Bookkeeping
Cyber Security for Teens
Filling Out the FAFSA

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Cost of College Attendance: What Does it Mean?

The cost of attendance is the total of six different costs, including tuition, room, board, books, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses.

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Teach Your Kids Good Money Beliefs

Make sure you pass on positive money beliefs to the next generation.

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