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Buying Your First Car: A Step-by-Step Guide

Buying your first car is a milestone that most teens dream about. It’s an exciting step toward independence and adulthood – but it can be complicated to figure out how to actually go about it. To help you out, we’ve put together a quick step-by-step overview of what buying your first vehicle may look like.

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How to Budget in College

For many students, college is their first real taste of independence! But with that newfound independence comes the need for financial responsibility. Creating a budget is a great starting point to develop positive money habits before you enter the “real world.”

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What’s Trending: Financial Mindfulness, Minimalism, and No-Buy Challenges

The biggest trending topics on social media are usually centered around consumerism; we’re constantly told to buy this item, try that fashion trend, or visit the coolest, newest spot in town. Recently, however, there has been a movement gaining steam on social media geared toward doing the exact opposite. Many users are discussing ways to...

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4 Easy Ways to Make Your Money Work for You

Given our current economic climate, it’s important to make strong financial moves that will set ourselves up for success. One way we can do that is by making our money work for us, rather than just working for our money. Here are 4 ideas to help you get started.

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Family Matters: Money Lessons from Parent & Kid Perspectives

As a parent, you want to give your child the tools they need to succeed — especially when it comes to making smart financial decisions. Here's a side-by-side look at key financial lessons from the perspectives of the parent and child, with practical tips for each step along the way.

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Beyond the Sticker Price: 6 Expenses To Consider When Buying a Car

Buying a car is a big deal. Here are six expenses to think about before making a final decision.

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How to Write a Check: A Step-by-Step Guide + Free Printable

If you’ve never written a check before, there’s no judgment here! Everyone has to learn somehow. Here is a step-by-step guide for how to write a check correctly.

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Plan Retirement with Confidence — Even in Uncertain Times

With a clear strategy and the guidance of trusted advisors, it’s possible to retire with confidence and purpose.

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Auto Insights

Buying Your First Car: A Step-by-Step Guide

Buying Your First Car: A Step-by-Step Guide

Buying your first car is a milestone that most teens dream about. It’s an exciting step toward independence and adulthood – but it can be complicated to figure out how to actually go about it. To help you out, we’ve put together a quick step-b...

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Beyond the Sticker Price: 6 Expenses To Consider When Buying a Car

Beyond the Sticker Price: 6 Expenses To Consider When Buying a Car

Buying a car is a big deal. Here are six expenses to think about before making a final decision.

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3 Money Saving Tips for Gas Guzzlers

3 Money Saving Tips for Gas Guzzlers

Are you in the market for a new vehicle? Feeling the effects of the cost of transportation on your budget?...

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Should You Buy an Electric Car? Pros and Cons

Should You Buy an Electric Car? Pros and Cons

As electric cars, sometimes also referred to as electric vehicles (EV’s), become increasingly common on the road, you may find...

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Budget and Savings Insights

How to Budget in College

How to Budget in College

For many students, college is their first real taste of independence! But with that newfound independence comes the need for financial responsibility. Creating a budget is a great starting point to develop positive money habits before you enter the ...

Read more
What’s Trending: Financial Mindfulness, Minimalism, and No-Buy Challenges

What’s Trending: Financial Mindfulness, Minimalism, and No-Buy Challenges

The biggest trending topics on social media are usually centered around consumerism; we’re constantly told to buy this item, try that fashion trend, or visit the coolest, newest spot in town. Recently, however, there has been a movement gaining st...

Read more
4 Easy Ways to Make Your Money Work for You

4 Easy Ways to Make Your Money Work for You

Given our current economic climate, it’s important to make strong financial moves that will set ourselves up for success. One way we can do that is by making our money work for us, rather than just working for our money. Here are 4 ideas to help yo...

Read more
Beyond the Sticker Price: 6 Expenses To Consider When Buying a Car

Beyond the Sticker Price: 6 Expenses To Consider When Buying a Car

Buying a car is a big deal. Here are six expenses to think about before making a final decision.

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Credit and Debt Insights

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Credit Cards

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Credit Cards

Credit cards can be great tools to utilize within your financial journey. By using a credit card responsibly, you can...

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Top Tips for Switching Over Automatic Card Payments

Top Tips for Switching Over Automatic Card Payments

While it may not be possible to automatically update all the automatic payments connected to your debit card, there are...

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How Does Debt Work?

How Does Debt Work?

If you’ve scrolled through any form of social media lately, you’ve probably seen videos of users showing off their shopping...

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Student Loans: They’re Real and Carry Real Responsibilities

Student Loans: They’re Real and Carry Real Responsibilities

Let’s be real for a moment. Student loans are real and come with real responsibilities.   According to Forbes, more than...

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Family Insights

Family Matters: Money Lessons from Parent & Kid Perspectives

Family Matters: Money Lessons from Parent & Kid Perspectives

As a parent, you want to give your child the tools they need to succeed — especially when it comes to making smart financial decisions. Here's a side-by-side look at key financial lessons from the perspectives of the parent and child, with practica...

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Plan Retirement with Confidence — Even in Uncertain Times

Plan Retirement with Confidence — Even in Uncertain Times

With a clear strategy and the guidance of trusted advisors, it’s possible to retire with confidence and purpose.

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Money Management: 4 Steps to Make Your Money Stretch Further

Money Management: 4 Steps to Make Your Money Stretch Further

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and stressed about your finances, you are not alone. Rising costs have made money tight for many of us. It can be challenging to simply make ends meet each month. That’s why it is more important than ever to...

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How to Turn Your Side Hustle into a Small Business

How to Turn Your Side Hustle into a Small Business

Ready to take your side hustle full-time? Learn five steps to build a successful small business—from choosing a platform to marketing and managing your finances.

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Home Insights

Is It Smart to Use a HELOC for a Home Remodel?

Is It Smart to Use a HELOC for a Home Remodel?

Thinking about a home remodel? Learn how a HELOC can help fund your renovation project, the pros and cons, and alternatives to consider with Spero Financial

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Protect Yourself and Your HELOC

Protect Yourself and Your HELOC

With high interest rates, many homeowners are turning away from refinancing and toward home equity lines of credit (commonly known...

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How Much Does It Cost to Furnish a House?

How Much Does It Cost to Furnish a House?

You’ve just purchased a new house, and your head is flooded with all of the possibilities that this new abode...

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6 of the Best Robo Advisor Options

6 of the Best Robo Advisor Options

The investment industry has come a long way since the 20th century, where stocks and bonds were something only the...

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Security Insights

Member Alert: Recent Data Breach and How Spero is Keeping Your Data Safe

Member Alert: Recent Data Breach and How Spero is Keeping Your Data Safe

You may have seen in the news that there was recently a massive data breach that exposed billions of passwords across many major companies, such as Apple, Facebook, and Google. Important: Spero Financial was NOT impacted by these breaches. Spero Fi...

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Member Alert: Bitcoin ATM Scams

Member Alert: Bitcoin ATM Scams

Bitcoin ATMs are machines that allow you to buy and/or sell Bitcoin, often by depositing cash, and a new scam involving them is growing in popularity. Learn how to keep yourself safe.

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Recognizing the Signs of Financial Elder Abuse

Recognizing the Signs of Financial Elder Abuse

In honor of June being World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, let’s walk through the realities of financial elder abuse: what it is, how to recognize it, and how to help.

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Top Tips for Switching Over Automatic Card Payments

Top Tips for Switching Over Automatic Card Payments

While it may not be possible to automatically update all the automatic payments connected to your debit card, there are...

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