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This Week @ South Metro Federal Credit Union

Short, timely articles based on a real-world weekly theme.

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Setting Your Financial Priorities

A look at the factors influencing how we spend and save money.

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Setting Financial Priorities

Introduction to a week focused on the factors that influence how we spend and save.

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Mysterious Forces That Drive Our Spending Behavior

By exploring the deeper issues that go along with our spending habits, we can unlock the motivations that guide us, giving us a clearer picture of why and how we spend and save.

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Conspicuous Consumption - Does It Make You Happy?

When the urge to spend is too great to resist, consider spending that money on new experiences or a charitable donation.

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Retirement vs Student Loans?

What a recent college graduate should consider when thinking about saving for retirement or paying down student loans?

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Pay a Child's Education With Your Retirement Fund?

A review of some of the most important information to know regarding retirement-funded college educations.

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Common Financial Priorities by Decade

A review of some basic financial priorities by decade.

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Personal and Professional Etiquette

Whether you're applying for a new job, having a business lunch or evening going on a date, everyday personal etiquette says a lot about you.

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What Etiquette Says About You

Introduction to the Personal and Professional Etiquette week.

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Top Ten Etiquette Mistakes When Dining

Whether you're on a first date or attending an important business lunch, good table etiquette is an absolute must if you want to present yourself in the best possible light.

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Don't Know How Much to Tip? Here's a Helpful Guide

The ins and outs of tipping anyone who provides you with a service.

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Dating: Who Pays?

Knowing when to pay for a date is not always easy these days. Understanding cues and communicating your intent can help you navigate an awkward situation.

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The Role of Etiquette in the Workplace

Learning how to successfully navigate the rules of office etiquette is a critical step toward thriving at work. The following will help you negotiate social situations with confidence.

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How to Talk About Money

Even in today's "share everything" culture," money is still a sensitive subject - and that's one reason why you should follow the rules of etiquette governing such conversations.

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