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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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The Council for Economic Education Empowers Schools

The Council for Economic Education Empowers Schools

The Council for Economic Education (CEE) provides extensive curricular and professional... Read More »

Adam West 3/24/2022

Action for Children Supports Early Childhood Education

Action for Children Supports Early Childhood Education

Action for Children provides support for parents and child care providers in seven Central Ohio... Read More »

Jon McDonald 3/17/2022

The Las Fotos Project Offers Photography Workshops

The Las Fotos Project Offers Photography Workshops

The Las Fotos Project helps teen girls and gender-expansive youth of color learn photography... Read More »

Jon McDonald 3/14/2022

BlaBla Live Helps Travelers Learn Conversational English

BlaBla Live Helps Travelers Learn Conversational English

English is the world’s most commonly spoken language, and many people with different native... Read More »

Jon McDonald 3/8/2022

Financial Mentor: Education for Money Management

Financial Mentor: Education for Money Management

Financial Mentor is a financial education resource developed from Todd Tresidder’s lifetime of... Read More »

Jon McDonald 3/3/2022

FirstCNB Fosters Financial Education Among Area Youth

FirstCNB Fosters Financial Education Among Area Youth

Without its community, First Citizens National Bank would not be around today and still... Read More »

Brandon Rossman 2/15/2022