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Fresh Start

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Tax Season

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How to Prepare for Tax Season Like a Pro: 6 Tips

The 2025 tax filing deadline is April 15. If you’re curious how to prepare for tax season like a champ, we’ve got a handful of simple strategies to help you avoid common missteps.

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Find Financial Assistance and Savings Near You

SpringFour connects you with local resources to guide you through managing your finances.

6 Things to Focus on When Calculating the Cost of Borrowing Money

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4 Tips to Help you Calculate the Cost of Borrowing Money

Understanding the cost of borrowing money goes beyond just knowing the interest rate of a loan. Learn more on what to consider when calculating the cost of a loan!

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How do Home Improvement Loans Work?

Are you looking to renovate or repair your home? Read more to learn about different home improvement loan options and how they may be able to help!

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Budgeting

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How do I File my Taxes for Free?

When tax filing season comes around, it’s normal for a lot of us to feel the stress that comes with trying to navigate ...

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12 Tips to Prepare you for Tax Season

When the calendar turns over, it’s time to start turning your attention to the upcoming tax season.

Two people looking at tips on how to prepare for tax season on their computer.

4 min read

How to Prepare for Tax Season Like a Pro: 6 Tips

The 2025 tax filing deadline is April 15. If you’re curious how to prepare for tax season like a champ, we’ve got a handful of simple strategies to help you avoid common missteps.

Tips for better budgeting

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Impacting Credit History

Why is Checking Credit Scores Important?

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Why is Checking Credit Scores Important?

If you think your credit report might contain bad news, do you check it? Or do you let it sit, out of sight and out of mind?

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How to Read Your Credit Report, Step by Step

Learn more about how to read your credit report, what’s on it, and what to look for when assessing each section.

How to Build Credit History Without a Credit Card

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How to Build Credit History Without a Credit Card

Sometimes a lack of credit may feel like a lack of options.

How is my credit score impacted?

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Understanding Personal Loans

6 Things to Focus on When Calculating the Cost of Borrowing Money

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4 Tips to Help you Calculate the Cost of Borrowing Money

Understanding the cost of borrowing money goes beyond just knowing the interest rate of a loan. Learn more on what to consider when calculating the cost of a loan!

tools ready to start working on home improvement.

4 min read

How do Home Improvement Loans Work?

Are you looking to renovate or repair your home? Read more to learn about different home improvement loan options and how they may be able to help!

The Pros and Cons of an Online Line of Credit

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Is Applying for an Online Line of Credit Right for me?

Is an online line of credit too good to be true? For these types of lines of credit, you typically apply from the comfort of your own home.

What is a personal loan?

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Saving Money

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8 Keys to Managing Your Personal Finances

Check out these 15 tips to help you manage your personal finances and maintain healthy financial habits.

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3 Financial New Year’s Resolutions You Can Start Now

As the new year approaches, CreditFresh shares tips on how to achieve goals like impacting your credit history or paying off your line of credit—read on for more!

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4 Different Types of Savings Accounts

Are you overwhelmed by all of the different types of savings accounts out there? In this article, we’ll help to get you started by going over some of the most common types!

Tips for saving money

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