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- Want to Start Building Your Budget? Check out "The bÜdg" application.
- Everybody’s credit card situation is different. Click above to read how to manage yours.
- Back to School
Welcome to the financialfootprint LEARNING CENTER. You can jump to each topic list via the navigation to your left. Each topic has its own set of content and resources as shown below. Another tool you may come across as you read our content is “The bÜdg“, financialfootprint’s budgeting application.
Auto Insurance
Because The Law Says So
Not sure where to start? Here are what others are looking at…
- Want to lower your auto insurance costs? Find out how.
- There are different types of auto insurance coverage, discover what you need. Click here.
- Get to know the basics of auto insurance. Start here.
Auto Loans
Just Give Me a Car Already
Not sure where to start? Here are what others are looking at…
- Money down and monthly car payments. Learn about them.
- You can shop around for auto loans. Here’s how.
- Get to know leasing better. Click here.
- Should you loan or lease? Find out.
Banking Basics
The Death of Mr. Piggy
Not sure where to start? Here are what others are looking at…
- Want to make money? Annual Percentage Yield (APY) can help. Here’s how.
- There are different ways to bank. Explore them here.
- Opening a bank account for the first time. Click here.
- CDs (Certificates of Deposits) can grow your money. Here’s why.
- Want to start swiping that debit card? Understand checking accounts first.
Budgeting
Feel the Burn
Not sure where to start? Here are what others are looking at…
- Buy everything your heart desires….in time. Here’s how. (But let’s be reasonable!)
- Figure out how much you can spend a month, yet still have a good time. Click here.
- Save even more. Saddle up with The bÜdg!
- New TV. Vacation. Save up for that goal. Take a look.
Credit Cards
Swiping's Sting and Satisfaction
Not sure where to start? Here are what others are looking at…
- Everybody’s credit card situation is different. Learn how to manage yours.
- No credit history? No problem. You can still get a card.
- Keep that credit score high. Here’s how.
- Snag the type of credit card that best fits your lifestyle. Click here.
Employee Benefits
Raiders of the Executive Washroom
Not sure where to start? Here are what others are looking at…
- Just opened my 401(k). Now what? Find out what’s next.
- Forget your ABC’s…learn your IRA. Click here.
- My job is offering healthcare benefits. What plan do I choose? Learn the lingo first.
- FREE company perks. Check it out.
Financial Aid
I Already Tried Growing a Money Tree
Not sure where to start? Here are what others are looking at…
- Maximize that financial aid. Start here.
- Federal vs. state vs. private loans. What loans are right for me? Find out here.
- You have to pay back your student loans. Brush up on repayment options here.
Health Insurance
I Never Get Hurt... But
Not sure where to start? Here are what others are looking at…
- Know what you paid for when it comes to your medical bills. Find out here.
- Realize how Uncle Sam can help you with your medical bills. Click here.
- PPO vs. HMO. Skim this, and talk to your Personal Finance Guide.
- 26 or under and looking for health insurance? Read this.
FAQs
- If I don’t pay my medical bills, what are the repercussions?
- What is Medicare?
- So I’m covered by my parent’s plan until I’m 26 according to the new health law, right? But I’m out of college now, and I think I’m not on my parent’s plan anymore. What do I have to do?
- What is disability insurance?
Investment Basics
Breaking Hearts While Breaking the Bank
Not sure where to start? Here are what others are looking at…
- Why you should have started investing when you were 5 years old? Here’s why.
- Understand how a bond really works. Find out here.
- Know what to consider when investing in a mutual fund. Click here.
- First time investor? Start here.
Renting
Putting You in Your Place
Not sure where to start? Here are what others are looking at…
- First time renting from your landlord. Know your rights.
- Understand the fine print in a lease. Click here.
- Create your move-in checklist. Find out how.
- Avoid the pitfalls when moving out. Here’s how.