en-us Foolproof CUHQ - Corning Credit Union http://cuhq.foolproofonline.info/corning/ A youth website to engage young people in consumer issues. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:43:55 -0500 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:43:55 -0500 Copyright 2002-2010 FoolProof Financial Education Inc. niels@foolproofhq.com http://cuhq.foolproofonline.info/corning/ Foolproof CUHQ - Corning Credit Union /common/cu_files/4.jpg 60 60 Foolproof CUHQ - Corning Credit Union Learn About Money From People Who Failed http://cuhq.foolproofonline.info/corning/articles/millionaire/ <p>We all know millionaires know how to make money.</p> <p>I've always wanted to know why most people don't become millionaires or don't succeed when it comes to simply having enough money to lead a stress-free and independent life.</p> Articles / Latest Article Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:02:07 -0500 Weird But True Budgeting Tips http://cuhq.foolproofonline.info/corning/articles/budgetingtips/ <p>Colleges and graduate schools can be backbreaking when it comes to money. Why not get creative with ways to save more money and lessen that backbreaking load?</p> <p>Budgeting doesn't have to be boring, be creative!</p> Articles / Other Articles Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:16:46 -0500 Ginette Ersgaard http://cuhq.foolproofonline.info/corning/about/ginette/ <p>I'm Ginette, I'm half Danish, half Congolese.</p> <p><strong>Mbote na yo, Bolingo!</strong></p> About Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:06:52 -0500 Campus Cards http://cuhq.foolproofonline.info/corning/articles/campuscards/ <p>In college, or going there soon? Here's a rundown on the "Campus Card" many schools now provide students.</p> <p>Campus cards are a jazzed-up version of a student identification card. Initially, these cards were used for meal plans in the cantina.</p> Articles / Other Articles Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:45:36 -0500 Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards! http://cuhq.foolproofonline.info/corning/articles/creditcard-vs-debitcard/ <p>Sure, credit cards can be a great way to have a financial safety buffer in your pocket, and they can help you build credit pretty quick, too.</p> <p>But everybody has heard of dangers that can come with credit cards if you're not careful, as well as the horrific statistics:</p> Articles / Other Articles Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:01:06 -0500 Facebook and Your Privacy. http://cuhq.foolproofonline.info/corning/articles/facebooknews/ <p>Facebook has announced major changes in the way it allows you to handle privacy decisions—and the changes are good. It's easier to make sure you control who sees your private information, not Facebook.</p> Articles / Other Articles Thu, 27 May 2010 09:42:15 -0500 In Money Trouble? http://cuhq.foolproofonline.info/corning/articles/moneytrouble/ <p>Okay, this article is packed with ways to prioritize your spending and save money creatively. But what if you're reading this article too late? What if you're already in deep trouble when it comes to money?</p> Articles / Other Articles Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:10:00 -0500 Credit Card Tricks! http://cuhq.foolproofonline.info/corning/articles/cardtricks/ <p><strong>Getting a Credit Card This Spring Or Summer?</strong></p> <p><em>Watch Out for These Tricks!</em></p> <p>Been thinking about a new credit card? Think all credit cards are alike? If you think that, good luck. You're going to need it!</p> Articles / Other Articles Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:04:17 -0500 Freedom! http://cuhq.foolproofonline.info/corning/articles/checkingaccount/ <p><strong>Question:</strong> When you were younger, did you look forward to having more independence and freedom when you got older?</p> <p><strong>Second question:</strong> Now that you're older and on your own more, do you still like the idea of a lot of freedom?</p> Articles / Other Articles Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0600 Wanna Make A Bet? http://cuhq.foolproofonline.info/corning/articles/creditscores/ <p>I'm betting you know what credit is: an arrangement for you to pay for something at a later date. "Okay, gimme the car today, and I'll pay you later."</p> <p>But do you know what your credit score is? Okay, have you even heard of a credit score? More importantly, do you know how important that credit score is to the rest of your life?</p> Articles / Other Articles Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0600