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Saving vs. Investing: Where to Begin

BLOG | INVESTING

2 min read | April 9, 2024

Distinguishing between saving and investing is a fundamental financial skill. Read on to learn how each plays a unique role in financial planning, offering insights into how to effectively balance the two for optimal financial health and growth.

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Wallet Watch: Entrepreneurship: Coaching and Mentorship

PODCAST | CAREER

16 min | May 1, 2024

Harrison Leffel-Jones who is the Vice President of Small Business and Innovation at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP). Tune in as Harrison talks about how LEAP and other resources help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.

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Wallet Watch: Entrepreneurship: Importance of a Business Plan

PODCAST | CAREER

16 min | April 10, 2024

Matt Gillet, owner of Saddleback BBQ and Slice by Saddleback, discusses the vital role of a business plan when building your business from the ground up! He also shares the story of how an idea grew into four restaurants, two brands, and some great BBQ!

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Wallet Watch: Entrepreneurship: From Passion to Prosperity

PODCAST | CAREER

17 min | March 20, 2024

Marcus Leslie founder of Mr. Leslie’s Cheesecakes shares how cheesecake changed his life. Taking a passionate hobby to his full-time career and well on his way to having his cheesecake enjoyed all over the state of Michigan and beyond.

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Wallet Watch: Igniting Innovation Meet Silvur

PODCAST | CAREER

18 min | December 27, 2023

Silvur takes a holistic approach to retirement helping users understand and navigate different ways to maximize your retirement savings and prepare for the twenty-to-thirty-year phase of your life called retirement.

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Wallet Watch: Igniting Innovation Meet Changed

PODCAST | BUDGETING

13 min | December 6, 2023

Sit down with Dan Stelmach, co-founder of Changed. Changed is helping people transform the way they think about debt repayment. Tune in to see how Changed can help your journey to financial wellness and check out their website https://www.gochanged.com.

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Wallet Watch: Igniting Innovation Meet Pocketnest

PODCAST | LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL

13 min | November 15, 2023

Sit down with Jessica Willis, founder and CEO of Pocketnest. The platform gets to know their users, finds out what motivates them, and helps them to complete those important financial tasks. Tune in now to see how you could level up your financial wellness

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College

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College Students and Inflation: A Closer Look

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2 min read | May 7, 2024

Inflation poses a significant challenge to college students, affecting their financial stability, mental health and academic performance. As students navigate these economic times, being proactive in managing finances and seeking support is critical.

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Wallet Watch: Entrepreneurship: Coaching and Mentorship

PODCAST | CAREER

16 min | May 1, 2024

Harrison Leffel-Jones who is the Vice President of Small Business and Innovation at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP). Tune in as Harrison talks about how LEAP and other resources help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.

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Developing Financial Independence in Adulthood

BLOG | COLLEGE

2 min read | April 25, 2024

Managing your money is an essential step in entering adulthood. There are many financial variables to navigate, especially if you’re looking to enroll in college. Many parents end certain financial support at 18, which can be an overwhelming change.

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Budgeting

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Summer Budgeting Tips

BLOG | BUDGETING

2 min read | April 16, 2024

Summer is here and now is the time to get a head start on knowing what you can afford. Read on to learn how you can budget your expenses for an awesome summer.

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Saving vs. Investing: Where to Begin

BLOG | INVESTING

2 min read | April 9, 2024

Distinguishing between saving and investing is a fundamental financial skill. Read on to learn how each plays a unique role in financial planning, offering insights into how to effectively balance the two for optimal financial health and growth.

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Comparing Roth and Traditional IRAs

BLOG | INVESTING

2 min read | April 2, 2024

After deciding you want to invest in an individual retirement account, how do you determine whether a Roth or Traditional IRA is best for you? Learn about the differences between the two to determine which one better aligns with your financial goals.

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Credit

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Debt Settlement vs. Debt Repayment: Which One is Right for You?

BLOG | CREDIT

3 min read | April 23, 2024

If you’re struggling with debt, you may be looking for ways to reduce your debt burden. Two common options for debt relief are debt settlement and debt repayment. But what are the differences between them and how do they affect your credit and finances?

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Credit After Bankruptcy: Steps to Rebuild Financially

BLOG | CREDIT

2 min read | March 26, 2024

Rebuilding credit after bankruptcy might seem daunting, but it’s achievable with the right approach. Read on to discover a roadmap for effectively managing your finances post-bankruptcy.

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Credit: Co-Signers, Co-Borrowers and Authorized Users

BLOG | CREDIT

3 min read | March 14, 2024

When learning about credit, it’s important to understand the differences between authorized users, co-borrowers, and co-signers. Read on to gain a better understanding of how they can be beneficial or detrimental tools to credit and why.

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