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How to Pay for the Holidays (Without the Stress!)

5 smart ways to make sure the holidays stay fun AND affordable for your family.

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How Much Money Should You Keep In Your Checking Account?

Avoid overdraft fees while maximizing your earnings. Discover the ideal checking account balance and learn how high-yield savings and CD options can grow your surplus funds.

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How Can Michiganders Find Support with SNAP Benefits Right Now?

Help is available now. See how we’re helping Michiganders find food support, make the most of every dollar, and keep moving forward.

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Paper Government Checks Are Going Away—Here’s How to Be Ready

Big change ahead: The federal government is phasing out paper checks for both Social Security and IRS tax returns. Here’s how to set up direct deposit before the deadline!

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Gen X & Retirement: Keeping Your Wild Dreams Alive

Your wild dreams don’t have to stop at retirement. Our president & ceo, Tansley Stearns, recently shared tips with MSN and Yahoo Finance on how to take control of your future and keep dreaming big.

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Max that cash: How to get the most from your High Yield Savings

A High Yield Savings account can help your money grow faster—especially if you know how to use it well. Here are five simple ways to make the most of every dollar and every percentage point!

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Cybersecurity and Business Accounts: What Every Michigan Business Needs to Know in 2025

Cyber threats are evolving—and small businesses are a growing target. Learn how to protect your business accounts with practical, no-nonsense strategies designed to keep your money and data safe.

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Cashflow Clean-Up: How Small Businesses Can Make the Most of Their Cash in an Uncertain Economy

For Michigan businesses, every dollar counts right now. If you’re feeling the stress of a topsy-turvy economy, here are simple tips to clean up your cash flow—so your money works harder, and your business stays stronger.

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Promoting Financial Success with MiWealth

The Relentless Care Foundation is supporting MiWealth, a non-profit organization that promotes and preserves homeownership and advances financial literacy, adult education and workforce development training at a low or no cost to eligible individuals and families.

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Building Opportunity in Detroit with the Black Legacy Advancement Coalition

The Relentless Care Foundation is honored to support the Black Legacy Advancement Coalition with a $25,000 grant to establish The Home for Women, a residence for young women in transition from hardship to hope. Residents will join a supportive community that nurtures growth and success with mentorship programs and career guidance.

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How to Create a Resilient Budget

Tips on how to build a stronger, more resilient budget during tumultuous times.

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How to Fight Inflation

Tips to overcome inflation and interest rate hikes—especially when cash is tight.

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