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Kason Cimmiyotti | Oct 24, 2024

Paying for college

Smart financial planning for college success
College
savings for education
financial planning for college
Entering college is an exciting time, but figuring out how to pay for it can be overwhelming. The rising costs of tuition, housing, and textbooks make budgeting
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Monika Elguezabal | Oct 2, 2024

A Student's Perspective on Financing Their Education.

College
savings for education
financial planning for college
Interview with Madison, a college student attending one of the colleges in Oregon. She shared her story about navigating her educational and financial journey
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Monika Elguezabal | Aug 23, 2024

How to get financially ready for college?

College
saving money
saving for college
part time job
student
As a high school student, you work hard to earn good grades and participate in extracurricular activities because you know it's essential if you're considering
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Monika Elguezabal | Aug 2, 2024

Tiny Tots and Tiny Coins: Introducing Money to Toddlers

money
kids
Kids are watching and learning from their parents. They will pick up a lot of good (and bad) behaviors from their caregivers. Children watch how we, parents
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Monika Elguezabal | Jun 28, 2024

Money stress? Worry less!

money anxiety
money stress
financial stability
mental health
Have you ever experienced that gut-twisting feeling when you're standing at the register, paying for your groceries? You wonder if the payment will go through
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Kason Cimmiyotti | Jun 19, 2024

My First Experience Using Credit and Buying My First Car

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first car
credit
When I look back at my journey into adulthood, one of the most memorable milestones was buying my first car. It was a rite of passage that symbolized freedom
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Kason Cimmiyotti | Jun 14, 2024

Credit for Personal Finance: A Beginner's Guide

Credit Scores
credit
Personal finance
Understanding credit is a fundamental aspect of personal finance. Whether you're planning to buy your first car, secure a mortgage, or simply manage day-to-day
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Monika Elguezabal | May 22, 2024

What should you be doing with your finances before buying a house.

houe
purchase a house
mortgage
Having your finances in order and a robust home-buying team can go a long way towards ensuring you're well-positioned to put in a winning offer. With a few
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Kason Cimmiyotti | May 8, 2024

Understanding Your Oregon Paychecks

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income
tax
pay stub
Your paycheck journey starts with your gross pay, which is the total amount you earn before any deductions are applied. This includes your hourly wages, salary
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Monika Elguezabal | Apr 17, 2024

Empowering Your Child’s Dreams - Investing in Your Child’s Tomorrow

saving for college
Personal finance
education
Did you know that the average total cost for a year of college at a four-year school is $36,436? That's roughly $146,000 over four years. Similarly, the average
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Kason Cimmiyotti | Apr 4, 2024

Welcome to the World of Investing: Your Friendly Beginner's Guide

education
Personal finance
Financial Experience
Hey there! Welcome to the exciting journey of investing. It's a big world out there, with lots of opportunities to grow your money and make your financial
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Monika Elguezabal | Feb 27, 2024

When in Doubt, Vacation!

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travel
Travel Budgeting
College Students Holiday Travel
Are you tired of the never-ending cold, wind, snow, rain, the lack of sunshine? Do you find yourself daydreaming about summer vacation? You are not alone! If
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