Financial Education Articles
At American First our goal is to provide the best service to our members. Part of our promise is providing education and resources to assist members in making wise financial decisions. Click on the links below to read articles on a variety of topics.
Credit Cards
Act Quickly to Correct Credit Report Errors
The Four C's of Credit
What's Your Credit Score? What Does It Mean?
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Financial Planning / Retirement
Saving Can Continue After Retirement
Retirement? How Much Do You Need To Save?
10 Steps for Creating a Financial Plan for Retirement
Prime Time for Financial Planning?
5 Steps To An Early Retirement
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General Financial Information
Shop Safe Online, for Convience and Bargains
Old Advice is Still Smart: Live Within Your Means
Two Paychecks: What Money Goes Where?
Gas, Groceries on Credit: A Slippery Slope
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Loans
0% Financing - Not just for Cars
Developing and Using a Wise Borrowing Strategy
Interest Rates and Other Measurements
Preparing to Borrow for Individuals
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Privacy and Security
Cover Your Digital Footprint
Scan and Spam: What a Tangled Web They Leave
Carelessness Can Cost You
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Real Estate
Borrowing Against Your Home Requires Discipline
Put Your Home Equity To Work
What's Your Home Worth?
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Savings
IRA Direct Rollovers Make Sense
Saving For Life's Milestones With New IRAs
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Youth Accounts
Dealing With the Spending Game Called "FADS"
Teens, Start Your Own Business
Debit Cards: The Next Step in Money Management
Moving On, Moving Out
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