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Build or repair your credit with our Secured Mastercard. Start with a secured deposit equal to your credit line, and you’ll be on your way to a stronger credit score in no time.

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Personal Loans

Manage Debt and Fund Life’s Big Plans

Simplify high-interest debt or cover major expenses with one manageable payment – a smarter choice than credit cards or payday loans. Borrow from $300 to $25,000.

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Gain the skills you need to manage your finances confidently with our easy and interactive courses.

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DEBT MANAGEMENT

Turn Your Debt Into a Plan

With the help of our debt management tools and expert guidance, you can break down your debt into simple, achievable goals.

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Budgeting

Your Budget, Your Rules

Take control of your spending and make every dollar count with this simple budgeting tool designed to keep you on track.

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Coaching

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Whether you’re managing debt, saving for the future, or just getting started, our financial coaches have the answers you need.

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Housing

Your Home Journey Starts Here

Renting, owning, or buying? No matter where you are in your housing journey, we’re here to help you navigate the market and find smart ways to save.

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Teen Courses

Money Smarts for Teens

It’s never too early to learn money skills. Our teen financial courses make it easy to build smart habits for a successful future.

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Statistics for California and U.S. Households

1 in 5

Nearly 1 in 5 credit card owners are borrowing 90% or more of their available credit – 15% of these are Gen Z borrowers who have the highest delinquency rates among all other demographics

New York Federal Reserve

$1,225

The average American consumer is paying $1,225 a month in credit cards, mortgages and auto loans

Experian

1 out of 3

1 out of 3 Americans believe they’ll never own a home (38%)

Redfin

$1,506

Americans lost an average of $1,506 in 2023 due to financial illiteracy

Financial Educators Council

$67,724

The average Californian carries a debt load of $67,724, including credit card, auto, and student loan debts

California
Financial Educators Council

24%

24% of Americans have no emergency savings set aside, leaving them financially vulnerable in times of need.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

60%

60% of Californians live paycheck-to-paycheck, reflecting a national trend of financial instability

Millennial Money

28%

28% of Gen Z Californians seek financial advice from family rather than professionals, highlighting the importance of financial education for the entire family

Millennial Money

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Small Business, Big Success

Why slow growth leads to steady profits – and peace of mind

05/14/2025 10:00 am (PST)

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  • Why so many small businesses fail
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  • Proven ways to overcome cash-flow problems
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