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Good Scores Open Doors
Why a high credit score is so important to maintain. For most Americans, using a credit account or credit cards is simply a way of life. Whether it’s a new home, a vehicle, or the latest biggest & best TV, obtaining credit is typically part of the transaction. That is, of course, unless a negative credit report and a low credit score prove too more»
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2021 Scholarship Applications Now Available
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Application and information for a Tru Direction, Inc. scholarship is now available. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2021.
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Surviving Market Swings
It’s only natural to be concerned when the market drops. But expecting volatility and having a sound financial strategy in place may be the best defense when events roil the markets. In spite of our good intentions, some common behavioral tendencies can stand in the way of making sound investment decisions, especially when the markets are volatile. more»
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2020-21 TruDirection Scholarships Awarded
Tru Direction, Inc. awarded 12 scholarships to students throughout Indiana for the 2020-21 school year. Scholarship recipients and details are available. Next year's scholarship application information will be available on November 1st and forms need to be submitted by March 31, 2021.
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Tax Refund? Here's How You Could Spend It
While the tax deadline may still be more than a month away, the idea of getting money back is something many look forward to even before our taxes are filed.
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How to Stick to Your Financial Plan
If you’ve already created your financial plan, you know that it takes quite a bit of work to determine your objectives, a budget, and the overall roadmap to help you achieve your short and long-term goals. If you’ve put your plan into motion and are working it, then you also know how difficult it can be to stick to it day in and day out. But more»
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6 Ways to Avoid an Epic Fail When Trading In Your Vehicle
Buying a car is one of life’s larger financial transactions. It’s also a big transition — leaving a car you might love behind even in lieu of a shiny new one might be harder than you expected.
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What does your credit score really mean?
It seems there are as many commercials on television these days for credit scores as there are for auto sales, furniture store liquidations, and fast food temptations. There’s no denying that loud announcers promoting “unbelievable, never-to-be-seen-again deals” can be confusing, but many people find the whole notion of credit scores to be more»
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