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

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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Balancing Student Loan Stress and Mental Health

Ep. 12 discusses the connection between student loan debt and mental health.

19:40 min

Episode 12

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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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