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4 Tips to Actually Make Money With Your Side Hustle
Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Money Smarts
Side hustles are trendy, but can you make good money in the gig economy? Get tips to ensure that your side hustle business is actually worth the time & effort.
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Project Money Season 14 Teams
Takeaways From Our Project Money Season 14 Teams
Project Money, Money Smarts, Financial Freedom
Another exciting season of Project Money has come to an end – but it’s just the beginning of a healthier, new relationship with money for our four teams! Over the last seven months of working with a Summit Financial Coach, they’ve made huge strides in growing their savings and reducing their debt. They’re taking everything they’ve learned and their new financial confidence to keep their success on a roll! But first they’re sharing their tips and insights to help all of you win in your finances, too.
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President & CEO Kim Sponem answers financial questions.
Ask Kim: New Baby & Finances
Money Smarts, Financial Freedom, Ask Kim
Q: Our daughter was just born. What should we be thinking about financially?

A: Your question around what to think about money-wise shows great parental wisdom. A good start is to envision what you hope she will feel in her own relationship with money in her lifetime. No one wants their kids to be fearful or ill-equipped to handle their money, but we need to envision what we do want for them if we want them to be successful. Picture your daughter responsibly handling money with comfort, contentment, enjoyment and confidence, and take actions to help her make that happen.
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Project Money Season 13 Teams
Secrets to Success from Project Money Season 13
Project Money, Money Smarts, Financial Freedom
Final numbers are in from Project Money Season 13 – and they’re impressive! After working one-on-one with a Summit Financial Coach for seven months to take control of their daily financial lives, the four Project Money teams have incredible debt reductions and savings to show for all their hard work. (And one team has a $10,000 prize!)
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ASKED FOR PERSONAL INFO? DON’T TELL. Protect Yourself From New Scams.
Money Smarts, Fraud, Protecting Your Finances
Scammers are always looking for new ways to get to your money. But one thing never changes:

Summit Credit Union will NEVER ask for your personal information through an email, online chat, or unsolicited phone call, text or visit. That’s always a red flag, no matter what.
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PROTECTING YOURSELF AGAINST SCAMS: NOW AND ALWAYS
Money Smarts, Fraud, Protecting Your Finances
Fraudsters are working overtime to find new ways to steal from you. Stop them in their tracks with the following tips.
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