Take Control of Your Money

BBG The West Virginian has partnered with Element FCU and Banzai to bring you clear, in-depth lessons that help you dive into the financial topics you care most about.

Learning to Budget
Budgeting isn't about restriction, it's about prioritizing. The best way to avoid financial strain is to know where your money is going and plan ahead!
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Building Credit
It takes credit to get credit, and credit is crucial to buying a new home, finding a place to rent, or purchasing a new car. You have to start somewhere, start here.
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Planning for an Emergency
It's impossible to predict a car breaking down or losing a job, but it's absolutely possible to prepare for the financial blow. Emergencies happen, make sure you're prepared.
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Housing
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Buying a Home
All you need to know about purchasing a place to rest your head.
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Borrowing And Credit
5 min activity
Get Out of Debt
Receive guidance for getting out of debt based on your unique situation.
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Saving
6 min activity
Budget Calculator
Anticipate monthly and yearly expenses and manage your income with this budget calculator.
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Saving
7 min read
50/30/20 Rule
A simple, practical rule for a budget that's easy to implement.
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Saving
1 min activity
Savings Calculator
With this savings calculator, you can see how your money will grow in a savings account and compare how different compound interest rates and saving periods impact your savings.

Topics

  • Saving
  • Insurance
  • Retirement
  • Taxes
  • Life Changes
  • Housing
  • Borrowing and Credit
  • Investing
  • Budgeting
  • Running a Business