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5 Tips to Help College Grads (Or Anyone) Build Credit

Even if you managed to avoid anything more than the minimum math classes in college, there's one important number you still need to learn about: your credit score. Here's how to raise it.

Financial Advice for New Graduates

College graduates carry an average of $25,250 in student loan debt, according to The Project on Student Debt, by The Institute for College Access and Success.

Teach Your High School Graduate to Stretch a Dollar

If you have a high school senior, you’re concentrating on their graduation and open house. In the excitement of these special days, don’t forget to prepare them for everyday life.

3 Budget Tips to Stick To

For some reason, the budget never seems to work when it comes to the money needed for food, gas and clothing allowances.

5 Ways to Score Scholarship Money

College-bound? Here's how to win a slice of the billions up for grabs every year in scholarships.

Protect Large Investments with Small Home Fixes

Today's consumers are under mounting financial pressure at every turn, and are forced to be much smarter in buying decisions, especially for major investments.

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union

Is your child ready for a job and what to consider before your child takes a job.

Six Money-Saving Myths Busted

We're BUSTING several common money-saving myths to help you get the most for your grocery-shopping dollar.

Financial Burden Solutions

As the cost of living continues to rise, paychecks do not. Families live from paycheck to paycheck never seeing a way out of the circle of bills.

Protecting Your Financial Information from Natural Disasters

One area of disaster planning too often minimized or overlooked is financial data.

Save Big Money Each Morning for Breakfast

Eating breakfast is expensive! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! In particular, if you regularly eat breakfast at a restaurant, I’m about to share some numbers that are staggering.

How to Coupon

Couponing can be very overwhelming when you first get started. Where do I start, how do I know where to use my coupons and when so that I get the best deal?

Valuable Financial Advice or Just Another Opinion?

One mistake is following the well-meaning advice that may have worked well in one situation and not comparing it with your own.

Homemade Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Cards and crafts make fun homemade gifts for your Mom on her special day.

10 Mother's Day Gifts For Under $10

What’s good about Mother’s Day is that gifts costing the least can often mean the most. How to make mom happy by using your imagination instead of your money.

A Simple System to Destroy Debt

It's possible to pay off every debt you have in months, rather than years. It's not easy, but it is simple. Here's a five-step process that will work, if you work it.

How to Understand Credit Scores

Only a quarter of consumers know that generic credit scores are now available from multiple sources - not just the three main credit bureaus.

MSU Federal Credit Union

It is important to set your child on the right financial path. MSU Federal Credit Union has programs to help.

Avoiding the Power of Psychological Pricing

According to a 1997 study, approximately 60% of prices in advertising material ended in the digit 9, 30% ended in the digit 5. Why do retailers do this? Simply put, it works.

Financial Aid Myths Debunked

The world of financial aid can be a little scary when you don’t know the differences between the myths and the facts.

Most Hybrid Owners Wouldn’t Buy Another One

A survey recently released says most hybrid owners won't be repeat purchasers, because the gas savings aren't enough to offset the premium price.

Buying a Used Automobile

Buying a used automobile can be confusing if you're a first time buyer. MSU FCU offers some advice for buying a used automobile.

Eco-Friendly Solutions to Help You Save

Green consumers are no longer a niche group; today, they're everyday individuals who are willing to go the extra mile to save the planet - provided they receive a bit of return on their investment.

As Seen On TV - Amazing Pocket Chair

The amazing Pocket Chair is supposed to let you take a seat anywhere, but is it worth it?

Clean Up on the Tools for Spring

The winter snow is melted, and it’s left behind dirt. A lot of it. Both inside and outside. The good news is that Spring is a traditional time to clean, and stores and manufacturers never ignore tradition!