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College Bound: Get ahead with our top student budgeting tips.

Preparing for college can be exciting, time-consuming, and even downright stressful. You likely have a lot on your plate with college applications, course selection, room/boarding, and so much more. As you embark on this new chapter, you’ll want to ensure you’re doing everything you can to set yourself up for success, especially when it comes…

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How to Teach Kids to Save: Six strategies for success.

We all want what’s best for our children. Parents and educators instill knowledge, values, and skills into young people from an early age, teaching everything from basic life skills to academic knowledge to character development. But what about finance skills? At its core, saving money is a fundamental habit that is crucial for achieving long-term…

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The Student Loan Moratorium Extension: How to take advantage and get ahead.

Following the declaration of the global pandemic in March of 2020, the Trump administration instituted a federal student loan moratorium that resulted in an immediate pause on student loan payments and interest accrual for federal student loans. Furthermore, federal loan servicers were prohibited from taking action on borrowers in default before the start of the pandemic. Learn more

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Funding Your Child’s College Education: Maximize Your Savings by Planning Ahead

Saving for a child’s college education is one of the biggest financial endeavors parents face today. Similar to building up a nest egg for retirement or purchasing a home, saving for college is a marathon, not a sprint. Tuition (and related expenses) continue to increase year over year with no end in sight, which means implementing a savings plan is more important than ever. Learn more

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Youth Financial Literacy: Give your kids a head start with their finances.

It’s that time of year again. Backpacks are lining the shelves, leaves are beginning to fall, and children are scrambling back to the normalcy of a daily routine. Back to school means back to learning, and whether your child is collecting coins around the house or experiencing the excitement of a first job, it’s never too early to start educating them about money. Read on to learn about ways you can help your child get ahead of their financial futures. Learn more

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Tips for Back-to-School Shopping: Maximize your savings.

Back-to-school season is upon us, and for many of us this means preparing for one of the busiest shopping times of the year. Keeping your spending under control can be difficult in today’s economy, especially when it comes to your child’s needs. At Lafayette Federal, we want to help you support your family by offering these helpful strategies to best minimize costs while shopping for all your back-to-school needs. Read below to find out how to boost your savings and get the most out your school year. Learn more

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