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Financial Basics

Financial Health Making a Budget Budget Saving Tips Money Saving Tips

Financial Services

Choosing a Bank Managing Accounts Avoiding Fees

Saving and Investing

Saving vs. Investing Types of Investments Investment Accounts Saving for Retirement Retirement Savings Strategies

Education Loans

Types of Education Loans Choosing the Right Loan Borrowing Wisely Selecting a Private Loan Lender The Master Promissory Note Repaying College Debt

Renting an Apartment

Renting an Apartment Roommates and Money Renter’s Insurance

Buying a Home

Buying a Home Understanding Mortgages Renting vs. Buying a Home

Managing Credit

Credit Reports and Scores Building Credit Credit vs. Debit Cards Identity Theft Dealing with Identity Theft Creating a Debt Reduction Plan Credit Counseling and Repair Debt Collection and Your Rights Understanding Bankruptcy

Financial Planning

Financial Planning Basics Estate Planning

Insurance

Types of Insurance Auto Insurance Life Insurance Renter’s Insurance Students and Health Insurance Disability Insurance

Buying a Car

Buying a Car Buy or Lease Decisions Financing a Car Purchase Evaluating a Used Car Negotiating the Purchase of a Car Common Auto Buying Mistakes

Taxes

Paycheck Tax Deductions

Other Helpful Resources

  • The  Education Finance Council  is a national trade association of nonprofit and state-based higher education finance organizations that provide tools to help families plan and pay for college
  • NerdWallet provides the tools, information, and insight you need to navigate all of life’s financial decisions
  • Invesotpedia has made it their mission to simplify complex financial information and decisions for their readers, giving them the confidence to manage every aspect of their financial life
Rachel E. Johnson
Director, Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs
rachel.johnson@piedmontcc.edu
(336) 322-2108 | E115