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Graduate College Happier: Think of College as an Investment

It’s very easy for some graduated college students to shake their fist in the air; feeling frustrated about their low paying job on top of monthly student loan payments. These students may be guilty of only looking at college for the experience and not have worked to prepared themselves to think of higher education as an investment.

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College & Trade School Preparation

Thrifty Thursday: 7 Ways to Recycle Used Coffee Grounds

If you're a coffee drinker in this day and age, you're probably spending a decent chunk of change on "the really good stuff" - flavored coffees, whole coffee beans, organic, fair-trade - you get the idea. Are you being as thrifty as possible with this wonder-drink and getting your money's worth? Here are a few things you could be doing with used coffee grounds if you aren't already!

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Personal Finance
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Travel Resources

Planning on taking a weekend trip out of town, or flying overseas for a family vacation? 3Rivers is here for you, no matter where you go! Here are a few things to note to ensure all goes smoothly on the financial front while you’re away from home.

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Personal Finance
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A Voice for the Good: A Mother's Hope

This article features A Mother's Hope, a local non-profit on a mission to shelter pregnant women who are experiencing homelessness and provide life-changing opportunities for growth.

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Community Engagement & Impact

Consumer Protection: Your Rights & Responsibilities

As National Consumer Protection Week continues, here are some basic steps you can take to protect yourself. Phishing and identity theft are serious problems, costing banks, credit unions and consumers millions of dollars every year. In many cases involving credit card fraud, your bank or credit union assumes most of the risk. But even in cases where the customer is made whole, and the bank or credit union covers the fraudulent charge, the consumer pays a price in terms of inconvenience and occasionally with a hit to their credit that takes time and effort to clear up.

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Fraud Protection & Security

Thrifty Thursday: Save Money with Spring Produce

Back in September, we discussed how buying seasonal produce can save you lots of money on food preparation. Well, seasons have changed and now it's time to start cooking, baking, and saving m oney with Spring's in-season fruits and veggies!

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Personal Finance
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Our 2025 Scholarship Contest Launches April 28th!

Our 2025 Scholarship Contest is almost here! We’re awarding 25 scholarships at $2,000 each, just like last year, but with a new breakdown that includes a brand-new category: art submissions!

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Community Engagement & Impact College & Trade School Preparation