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5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances
Flowers are beginning to bloom. The sun is starting to peek out behind the gray winter clouds. And our thoughts are turning to spring, a time for new beginnings—and maybe dusting those cobwebs that have lingered in the corner of your bedroom for far too long. But as you contemplate a spring cleaning of your […]
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7 Pieces of Wisdom to Talk with Kids About Credit
Roughly half of parents have let their kids under the age of 18 use their credit card at some point – and 48 percent regret that they did it, according to a new survey from CompareCards.com. Whether they spent way too much on in-app purchases or went all out on Amazon, parents were left with […]
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6 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
It’s the time of the year to file your personal income taxes and wait to find out if you owe Uncle Sam or if you’ll be enjoying tax refund money.
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CESI Announces Launch of Small Business Counseling Program
Raleigh, NC – Non-profit Consumer Education Services Inc. (CESI) has launched a Small Business Counseling Program to help business owners grow and professionalize their business instead of struggling to manage business debt. The counseling program will provide financial expertise, business action planning and guidance along with a resource network to support the business owner. The Small […]
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7 Healthy Habits for Using Credit
Nearly half of Americans carry some amount of credit card debt each month, according to a new survey from NerdWallet.com. And that debt is on the rise – totaling $420 billion in late 2018, an increase of 5 percent over 2017. Credit card debt can be costly – and stressful – for consumers. But that […]
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Four Reasons to Talk About Money With Your Partner Right Now
Roses, chocolate and dinner out might be the traditional way to celebrate romance, but one of the best ways to keep the love alive doesn’t have anything to do with how we celebrate holidays like Valentine’s Day. Why You Should Talk About Money With Your Partner Better than any treat or simple gesture, good financial […]
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CESI Announces One-of-a-Kind Matched Savings Program to Unlock Dream of Homeownership in NC
Raleigh,NC – Non-profit Consumer Education Services Inc. (CESI) has launched a matched savings program to assist low-to-moderate income homebuyers in the purchase of affordable housing by offering matching funds to be used for closing costs or down payment assistance. In partnership with the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, First National Bank, and HomeTrust Bank, this […]