Financial Education Resource Center
7 Unfair & Discriminatory Lending Practices to Avoid
To help you avoid problematic loans, here are 7 unfair and discriminatory lending practices we think you should know and some tips on how to avoid them.
Are Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Options Online Legitimate?
We put together this guide to help you understand what buy now pay later options are, how they work and whether the risks outweigh the rewards.
9 Predatory Lending Examples (Including Loan Flipping & Packing)
Here are nine predatory lending examples to help you choose the best lending options.
How to Report Predatory Lending Practices in 7 Steps
We’ve created this seven step guide to help you report predatory lending and take steps to protect yourself going forward. Here’s what you need to know.
Money + Love Part IV: Navigating Finances With Friends
Discussing finances with friends? Talk about awkward… Unless, of course, you use the great tips from this episode of Making it Count!
How to Spot & Get Out of a Predatory Loan
We’ve created this guide to help you identify a predatory loan and learn how to get out of it if you’ve already signed on the dotted line.
Remodeling & Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
From full-scale renovation projects to simple staging best practices, listen along to learn how to create the best first impression to sell your home.
7 Ways to Safely Use a Credit Builder Loan
In this post, you’ll learn the basics of credit builder loans and get our seven best tips to use them safely to improve your credit.
What are Car Title & Registration Loans?
We’ve put together this post to explain how car title loans work, what the risks are and whether they’re a good idea to help you get the money you need.
5 Precautions for Quick Cash Same Day or Next Day Loans
We think it’s essential to explain the risks with same day loans, & provide you with precautions to take before you get one. Here’s what you need to know.
Are Fast/Instant Payday Cash Advance Loans Safe to Use?
In this post, we’ll explain the risks and benefits of payday loans and give you some alternatives that we know are safe.
Money Taboos Part III: Bankruptcy & Financial Recovery
Find out what bankruptcy entails and the different types of bankruptcy in this episode of Making it Count.
4 Types of Investment Accounts You Should Consider for Your Portfolio
Here are four types of investment accounts you should know about to meet your investment objectives.
How to Start Investing: Stock Market Terminology & Investing Tips
The stock market terminology and investing tips we’ve included here will help you get started with your very first stock market investments.