Getting Banked Helps Eliminate Financial Woes / By: Sofia Danilovtseva
Approximately 37.9 million people in the U.S. live in poverty (Lee, 2023), and this number is growing every year. Have you ever wondered...
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Tech Layoffs and the Future of Work / By: Umar Sheikh
In mid-January 2023, large tech companies including Google, Amazon, and Meta, began to lay off large amounts of tech workers, which made...
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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 emails, texts,...
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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 student loans...
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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 families struggle to pay...
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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 are likely not...
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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 the Money Magazine...
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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 sinking them deeper and...
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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 who are denied access...
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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 sample study by the...
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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 Wiss found...
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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 retirement? To help plan...
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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 through direct...
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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 really an...
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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 walk home, I ripped...
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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 sample study by the...
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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 misconceptions prevent...
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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 Bates, “I spend most of...
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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. For many...
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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, catching many people...
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