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Maps Community Foundation Supports Western Oregon University with $25,000 Grant
The Maps Community Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to support Western Oregon University’s new Student Success Center. Read More »
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Pay Your Bills, You Must: Money Skills We Learned from Star Wars
May the 4th Be with You. It’s Star Wars Day! To celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of financial lessons we’ve learned from the Lucus empire. Read More »
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Money Stress is Real—Let’s Talk About It
Feeling overwhelmed by money? Learn how financial stress affects your health—and how financial self-care can help you take back control. Read More »
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5 Ways to Practice Financial Self-Care
Discover simple, stress-reducing habits to boost your financial well-being with these five easy ways to practice financial self-care. Read More »
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8 Ways to Spot Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
Student loan forgiveness scams are on the rise. Learn to spot red flags, report fraud, and protect yourself. Read More »
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What Every Borrower Needs to Know About Student Loans
Learn the essentials of student loans, from interest rates to smart borrowing and repayment tips, so you can manage debt wisely and minimize costs. Read More »
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Maps Brings ‘Bite of Reality’ to Jefferson High School
Interactive budgeting event gives local students a real-world financial wake-up call at the Maps Bite of Reality program. Read More »
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It’s Time to Take Action on Defaulted Student Loans
Involuntary collection of defaulted student loans resumes in May. Here’s what may happen if you have loans in default. Read More »
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Should You Tie Allowances to Chores? Some Experts Say No.
Should you tie allowances to chores or keep them separate? Explore the approaches to raising financially responsible kids. Read More »