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Step 12 of 12 Steps to Financial Wellness-Review and Tweak

Financial Wellness

Congratulations! You’ve reached the 12th and final step of the 12 steps to financial wellness. In this step, we’ll review each of the previous steps and adjust this part of your financial health as necessary.

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Step 11 of 12 Steps to Financial Wellness-Start Investing

Financial Wellness, Investing

The world of investing can be vast and confusing, especially to a first-timer. There are so many decisions to make, and each one carries with it the risk of loss, or the promise of growth for your money. No worries, though; Acclaim FCU can help! Here’s how to start investing in five easy steps.

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Step 10 of 12 Steps to Financial Wellness-Plan for Retirement

Financial Wellness, Planning

Here’s how to get started on planning your retirement.

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Step 9 of 12 to Financial Wellness: Build and Maintain Excellent Credit

Financial Wellness, Debt & Credit

Let’s explore the best ways to build and maintain an excellent credit score.

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Step 8 of 12 Steps to Financial Wellness-Know When and How to Indulge

Financial Wellness

Now that you know how to spend mindfully, pay it forward, and regularly set aside money for savings, you’re ready to learn how to indulge in the occasional expensive treat–responsibly.

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Step 7 of 12 to Financial Wellness: How to Pay Yourself First

Financial Wellness, Saving

Now that you’re managing your money well and you’ve even learned to share the gifts you’ve been given, it’s time to start perfecting the art of saving.

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Step 6 of 12 to Financial Wellness: Pay it Forward

Financial Wellness

Let’s explore five different ways you can make the world into a better place by paying it forward.

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Step 5 of 12 to Financial Wellness: Practice Mindful Spending

Financial Wellness

Here’s how to learn the art of mindful spending.

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Step 4 of 12 to Financial Wellness: Have the Money Talk with Your Partner

Financial Wellness

Here are six tips we’ve compiled to help guide you in this super-important conversation.

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Step 3 of 12 to Financial Wellness: Pay Down Debt

Financial Wellness

We’ve outlined how to pay down debt in five simple steps, along with three debt-paying strategies to avoid.

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