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Building Healthy Financial Habits

Healthy habits can help you build a strong financial foundation keep you on track to achieve your goals. Browse this collection to understand how to manage lifestyle creep, better plan your budget, and cultivate "mental wealth."

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Managing Lifestyle Creep

Watch this short video to understand how "lifestyle creep," or “lifestyle inflation,” can lead to uninhibited spending.

01:08 min

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How to Create a Simple 50/30/20 Budget

Watch to learn how to make a simple 50/30/20 budget.

01:10 min

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Guide to Improving Your Credit Score 

Your credit score is the number financial institutions use to determine if you're a good candidate for a loan or credit card. Explore the key componen...

12 min read

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50/30/20 Budget Calculator

The 50/30/20 budget method is a simple way to track your income, expenses, and savings. Use the budget calculator below to help balance your budget.

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Debt-to-Income Calculator

Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is a percentage calculated by dividing your total monthly debt payments by your gross monthly income. Use the calculat...

5 min read

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Let’s Talk About Finances, Baby

Season 1, Episode 3 Listen to a discussion about radical honesty, financial baggage, and how to set your relationship up...

18:35 min

Episode 3
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A Practical Guide to Financial Independence for Young Professionals

With some smart strategies, you can build a path to financial freedom.

10 min read

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Don’t Fall for Fraud – How to Spot Red Flags

Financial fraud is a growing problem in our increasingly cashless world. Listen to a discussion on how to identify the red flags of a scam and best pr...

25:15 min

Episode 25
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How to Improve Your Credit Score When You Have Student Loans

Understanding how student loans impact your credit can help you stay on top of your finances. Learn how to manage your credit score even when you have...

8 min read

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Rachel Brief, MS RD shares her tips for healthy goal setting in 2025.

Thrive in 2025: Eat Well, Spend Smart, Stay Connected with Rachel Brief, MS RD

Listen to our conversation with nutrition expert Rachel Brief, MS RD, about three intertwined topics – food, friends, and finances – and hear her...

44:56 min

Episode 30

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