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Money Lessons to Teach Your Teen or Young AdultTeaching kids about money doesn’t have to be awkward or complicated. In fact, the best lessons happen in everyday life. If you have a teen or young adult, here are practical, real-world ways to help them build confidence early. You don't have to be a finance expert to pass on wisdom that sticks. Let's...

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Building Wealth One Step at a Time: Micro-Investing & Smart Savings

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Home Renovations: Upgrade Your Space Without Overextending Your Wallet

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Buying a Vehicle in 2026: What to Know Before You Hit the Lot

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The Future of Retirement: Planning for 2050, 60, or 70 (Yes, Starting in 2026)

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How-to-Guide: Building Credit for Gen Z—A Real-World Guide to Getting Started  For many Gen Z-ers, building credit can feel like one of those “adulting” tasks that you should be doing, but for many, no one really explains how crucial credit is for your financial future! Whether you're dreaming of renting your first apartment,

  How to Guide on Preparing for Tax Season The New Year is here, and that also means the countdown to tax season begins. Preparing your taxes may seem like a stressful and daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little organization and planning, you can file your taxes efficiently and even uncover opportunities to save money. Step...

  Season’s Greetings from Your Credit Union! As we celebrate the close of 2024, we’re reflecting with gratitude on a year of growth and renewed commitment to our members and community. Thanks to our expanded field of membership, to now include Stark, Summit, Portage, Tuscarawas and Carroll counties, we’ve had the privilege...

  Recap & Refresh – CSE Blog Wrap-Up As another year ends, we’re thrilled to recap our 2024 journey through financial education! Together through our blog, we explored a variety of money topics, from budgeting basics to protecting against scams and fraud. Here’s a quick guide to all the topics we covered this year in our...

  Helping Your Elderly Parents Manage Their Money As our parents age, there may become a time when managing their money becomes a difficult task for them. If you’re the designated helper when it comes to their money, here are ten tips on how you can help ensure they remain secure and comfortable. #1 OPEN COMMUNICATION Starting...