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Discover a wealth of knowledge on our Education & Resources page, your go-to hub for mastering credit card essentials. Dive into expertly crafted articles, guides, and tools designed to demystify credit use and management. Whether you’re learning how credit cards work or seeking tips to boost your credit limit, this page offers invaluable insights. Use the search box to explore topics, browse subtopics, and find answers to frequently asked questions, all tailored to empower your financial journey.

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Explore research that demystifies personal finance, offering insights into credit, debt, banking, and more. These studies provide valuable education and resources to empower informed decisions and enhance financial literacy for American consumers.

69% of Americans Don’t Understand How Credit Card Interest Works

By: Lynn Cadet 8/5/2025

Americans are leaning harder than ever on credit cards, and they’re doing it with a shaky understanding of how that debt works.  Despite record-high credit... Read More »

Nearly 70% of Americans Are Unaware of CFPB’s Role

By: Lynn Cadet 4/17/2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is fighting for its life as the Trump administration works to reduce and even eliminate the agency.  The... Read More »

Survey: 59 Million American Workers Loathe Their Career

By: Jon McDonald 8/13/2024

What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question we often ask our children, delighted by their ambitious answers of ‘ballerina’, ‘firefighter’, or... Read More »

99% of Consumers Read Online Reviews Before Purchasing

By: Jon McDonald 5/2/2024

As an online consumer, purchasing a product with so many similar options available in the market can be difficult. What makes one item better than another?... Read More »

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Rural Partners Network Links Communities With Federal Aid

Rural Partners Network Links Communities With Federal Aid

Agencies managing federal funding programs can overlook rural communities. The Rural Partners... Read More »

Andrew Allen 5/10/2024

99% of Consumers Read Online Reviews Before Purchasing

99% of Consumers Read Online Reviews Before Purchasing

As an online consumer, purchasing a product with so many similar options available in the... Read More »

Jon McDonald 5/2/2024

10 Most Respected Personal Finance Authors for 2024

10 Most Respected Personal Finance Authors for 2024

Many high school students plan for their future by establishing short and long-term goals... Read More »

Andrew Allen 4/25/2024

Invest Diva Helps Members Master the Markets and Thrive

Invest Diva Helps Members Master the Markets and Thrive

Kiana Danial loved investing but didn’t love the culture of the financial bros she worked with... Read More »

Mike Senecal 4/16/2024

Banner Bank Recognized for MoneyWise Financial Wellness

Banner Bank Recognized for MoneyWise Financial Wellness

During the Great Recession of 2007-09, many banks went into capital preservation mode to save... Read More »

Mike Senecal 4/10/2024

Candlelighters Helps Families Affected by Childhood Cancer

Candlelighters Helps Families Affected by Childhood Cancer

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the child’s whole family is affected. Candlelighters... Read More »

Andrew Allen 2/28/2024