What’s the first step to financial wellness? Knowledge.
 
One simple step you can start right now is to challenge yourself to read one personal finance blog or article per week. After just a couple of months, you’ll have a much better understanding of the steps you need to take to gain financial freedom and accomplish your goals.

Here's a great place to start: 
Check out On Your Own, a blog by the National Endowment for Financial Education that posts quick, easy-to-read pieces designed to improve financial literacy in bite-sized increments.
 
The blog covers everything from paying for college to saving for retirement, so pick what matters most to you and go from there. Not sure what to read first? Try this:
 
What Affects Credit (Hidden Credit Monsters)
The Highlights
Right off the bat, make sure you avoid these all-too-common “Credit Monsters”:
  • Credit Card Cash Advances
  • Predatory Payday Lenders
  • “Interest Free” Loans from a Retailer
  • Private Label or Store Credit Cards
Credit can be an asset if managed properly, but, unfortunately, many options out there can be harmful.
 
Your employer offers a unique benefit that can help:

Kashable offers low-cost loans that are automatically repaid via payroll deduction. Upon approval, funds will be received via direct deposit within 3 business days. You can register and apply online using the link below. The application process is fully transparent and only takes minutes.

Also, once you register, you’ll have access to a library of financial tools like tutorials, lessons, calculators -- you name it. If you do need a personal loan, you can apply anytime 24/7 - 365. Application is easy and only takes a few minutes!
 
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