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Skyla's Learning and Guidance provides you with dozens of educational resources, guides, quizzes, and customizable templates to make connecting the financial dots in planning, implementing, and reaching success simple. Check it out!

Yanna

As the Content Specialist and author of the Learning & Guidance Center, Yanna enjoys motivating others by uncovering all that's possible in the world of finance. From financial tips and tricks to ultimate guides and comparison charts, she is obsessed with finding ways to help readers excel in their journey towards financial freedom.

Building Savings

By: Yanna
November 10th, 2022

If you’re looking for ways to earn higher interest on your savings, Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and Money Markets are both great options in different ways!

Building Savings | Money Basics

By: Yanna
November 3rd, 2022

If you're considering what to do with your money and where to park it safely, you may want to look into getting a Certificate of Deposit Account, or CD.

Home Buying

By: Yanna
October 28th, 2022

Refinancing an existing mortgage to lower your interest rate and/or change the term can help lower your monthly payments making it a great way to save money and manage your monthly bills a whole lot easier.

Home Buying

By: Yanna
October 27th, 2022

It's the age-old question: is it better to rent or buy a house? And with rising housing costs and interest rates, it's a question that more and more people are asking themselves, especially if you're ready to move out of your parent's home or just looking for a new location. So… what's the right answer? There are pros and cons to both renting and buying- and the best decision for you will depend on your unique circumstances.

Credit Card

By: Yanna
October 21st, 2022

Credit cards can be a great way to build your credit score and earn rewards, but if you're not careful, you can easily make mistakes that can damage your credit score and cost you money. In this blog post, we will discuss 5 of the most common credit card mistakes and how to avoid them.

Home Buying | Building Savings

By: Yanna
October 12th, 2022

When it’s time to make mortgage payments you want to make sure you have enough to pay your monthly mortgage and loan payments plus monthly expenses while also saving...

Home Buying

By: Yanna
October 12th, 2022

Whether you're just starting out your home-buying journey or are already in the thick of things with house hunting, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the basics of mortgages. Here we’ll teach you everything you need to know about mortgages, from loan types to the home-buying process. We'll also cover some mortgage lingo that you're likely to encounter during your search for a new home.

Home Buying | Building Savings

By: Yanna
October 12th, 2022

It’s exciting to think about buying a home! By now, you’ve probably narrowed down your budget and have an idea what your monthly mortgage payment may be, but it's also important to know what costs other are involved.

Home Buying

By: Yanna
October 12th, 2022

When you're considering buying a house, one of the first questions you might ask is "How much house can I afford?" This is a valid question and there are many factors to consider when trying to determine this!