A Girl Scouts chapter strikes a deal with prepaid card company, SpendSmart Payments. by Chris Warren Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs and Lemonades are definitely not financial terms. Yet the truth is that, aside from fundraising, one of the main reasons Girl Scouts from across the country sell these and other varieties of cookies is to… Continue reading Girl Scouts Embrace Prepaid Cards
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Experian Snags Award
Credit bureau Experian recognized for efforts to promote financial literacy by Shane Tripcony One of the first lessons people interested in becoming savvy with their personal finances learn is to keep a close eye on their credit scores. In a nutshell, credit scores are a number meant to represent just how well someone pays their… Continue reading Experian Snags Award
Chase Blueprint Presents the Resource Center for Mindful Spending
As more optimism sets in concerning consumer finances, Chase Blueprint releases its new initiative aimed at helping consumers reinforce positive spending habits. The Resource Center for Mindful Spending was unveiled at Washington Post Live’s “Kitchen Table Economics” forum and is focused on helping customers take steps toward a better financial future. The new initiative comes… Continue reading Chase Blueprint Presents the Resource Center for Mindful Spending