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Everything you need to know before you start building your credit profile.
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Establishing Credit

Everything you need to know before you start building your credit profile.
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Your First Credit Card

Before you slide it into your wallet and head for the store, you've got some things to consider.
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Student Loans

Believe it or not, it is completely possible to graduate from BYU without having to take out student loans!
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Time Value of Money

The Time Value of Money states that a dollar now is worth more than a promised dollar in the future due to the investment potential your dollar has.
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Record Keeping

You'll need to keep careful, detailed, and safe financial records to be able to report correct information on taxes, FAFSA, and whenever else you need it.
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Consumer Protection

Building credit takes a lot of patience, discipline, and time. Take these precautionary measures to ensure that your hard work pays off!
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Credit Freeze

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Financial Fitness
Getting Started
Paying for School
Financial Management in College
- Financial Fitness Quiz
- Goal Setting Fundamentals
- Budgeting
- Credit
- - Establishing Credit
- - Your First Credit Card
- - Student Loans
- - Time Value of Money
- - Record Keeping
- - Consumer Protection
- - Credit Freeze
- Identity Theft
- Emergency Fund
Financial Plan
Smart Spending
Other Resources
Financial Fitness FAQs