How to Avoid a Scam: Know the Red Flags
By: Jennifer Ornelas Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. The most typical scams may trick you by sending you phony...
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A Look into Student Loan Forgiveness
By: Armaan Shah While preparing for college—an exciting and important time—future students must consider their plans in regard to taking...
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Unexpected College Costs and What Students Can do to Prepare
By: Malaika Perkins There is no question that the financial strain of college has increased over the years. Many students and their...
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401(k) vs. Roth IRA
By: Sergio Mendieta Summertime in Chicago is full of all types of fun, such as Lollapalooza and visiting the famous Bean, so young people...
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Importance of Financial Education for Women
By: Maggie Tsyganova In today’s interconnected world, being financially literate is more important than ever before. As Lizzy Brahin, On...
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How To Avoid Payday Loans?
By: Pre-Anna Reese “Did you know 12 million Americans take out payday loans each year, spending billions of dollars on loan fees or...
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Favor Microfinance
By: Roger C Sullivan Microfinance offers financial services such as savings, loans, insurance, and money transfers to low-income people...
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Financial Literacy Among Youth
by Kiara Avendano In past years it was discovered that only 22 percent of 18-24-year-olds were deemed financially stable according to a...
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Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Claims
by Karis Kelly Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, it has impacted everyone from businesses to individuals. A study done by...
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Earning for Tomorrow, Today
by David Maldonado Retirement is the prize that hopefully awaits us all after decades of hard work. But what exactly comes with ...
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Direct Deposit: Benefits and Advantages
By: Comar'I Brown Many teens will be searching and applying for jobs this summer. During employment, consider receiving your payments...
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Sales Taxes In Chicago
By Leo Kantrow Spend a few days in Chicago, and you will no doubt hear residents complain about the city’s high tax rates. But is this...
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Using Your Paycheck Properly: Tips on Handling a Roth IRA Account
by Sujan Garapati I remember Mardi handing me my first paycheck after a busy Sunday night working at Scooter’s Frozen Custard. On the...
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Financial Literacy Among Youth
By Kiara Avendano In past years it was discovered that only 22 percent of 18-24-year-olds were deemed financially stable according to a...
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Chess Benefits in Business and Personal Finance
By Maggie Tsyganova Chess is often seen as an anti-social game with seemingly no benefit in the business world. These societal...
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Saving Success with Behavioral Economics
by London Gibson-Purcell Saving can be a hassle. There are temptations that exist in all parts of life. According to CPS student, Laylen...
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Staying Financially Secure During the Pandemic
by Amari Martin As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, the economic impact is having different effects on American families across the US....
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The Importance of Saving in College
by Moises Sanchez 2020 will be remembered for ages as the year of COVID-19. The pandemic halted jobs and slowed economic activity,...
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Money Management: Tips for Healthier Finances
By Christi Wright Have you ever looked at your transaction history in your bank account and were shocked about where your money went or...
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Career Autonomy is Just a Click Away
By Olamide Babayeju Everyone dreams of working for themselves. However, the amount of capital and commitment that goes into developing a...
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