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How to Spend and Save Smarter in Any Economic Climate

5 Financial Tips Every Grad Should Know

 Investing is a great way to put your money to work. Here's how to get started.

New to Investing? Don't Let These 6 Myths Stop You

Have a College Kid? These Quick Tips Can Help Them Avoid Student Scams.

Low-Tech Fraud Is Ramping Up – Here's What to Know

5 Key Steps to Financial Wellness

This expert advice can help you budget and save, avoid or reduce debt, and invest in your future.

Helpful Tips for Managing Your Money

Most people know what credit is — at its core, it's borrowed money — but understanding and managing your credit report can be tricky. It helps to break down the concept. 

How Does Your Credit Score Work? Here's a Quick Guide.

Buying a House? Why You Need a Mortgage Pre-Approval First

7 Growth-Boosting Small Business Secrets 

Save or Invest? To Build Wealth, Try a Balance — Here's How.

How to Create a Budget and Stick to It

Try these debt repayment tips to take control of your finances.

Dealing with Debt? These Strategies Can Help.

Scammers are Targeting Email Inboxes. Here’s What to Watch For.

How to Get – and Keep – a Good Credit Score

What I Wish I'd Known Before Getting my First Credit Card

Try these tips to help raise your credit score, from managing bills responsibly to finding the right credit card.

6 Smart Ways to Help Improve Your Credit Score

Check out the common habits of people with solid credit — and try their strategies to build or boost your own score.

People Who Have Good Credit Do These 6 Things

These tips from financial pros can help you get a good credit score – and help you maintain it.

Not Sure How to Start Building Credit? Read This.

The right decision can depend on the scenario and certain factors, including how good you are at managing money.

Debit or Credit? Here’s When to Use Each, and Why 

Lenders and creditors use these models to calculate your credit score, the number that predicts your ability to repay a debt, such as a personal loan or car loan. Here’s what you need to know about their varying methods and criteria.

FICO Credit Score and VantageScore: What’s the Difference?

This advice can help you spot the signs of investment scams and keep your money safe.

Investment Scams Are a $3 Billion Problem — Here’s How to Steer Clear 

An Individual Retirement Account can be a smart way to save for retirement. This quick guide will help you learn the basics.  

Understanding the difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA

Managing expenses and building savings are key steps toward a strong financial future. Here’s how to get started.  

Spend and Save Smarter with These Strategies

Financial pros share their suggestions for setting smart money habits and growing your savings.

Not Really Saving? Use These Tips to Get Started.

Discover top tips to help you secure a strong financial future.

Make the Most of Your Money

Find tools and advice to help you build and maintain good credit.

Learn How to Build Credit

Resources that can help you reach your goals.

L&M Financial Pathways

From building credit to creating wealth — expert advice for every stage of your journey

Make Your Goals a Reality | Life and Money by Citi

From building credit to creating wealth &mdash; expert advice for every stage of your journey

Make Your Goals a Reality

Looking for tips on spending and saving, building credit, paying down debt and more? Check out the resources below.