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PIRG, Environment America guide to safe, sustainable summer fun
Make summer better by avoiding concert, vacation scams; sustainably and safely picnicking, swimming, biking
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Refill, Return, Reimagine: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Wasteful Packaging
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A bad deal: Why you don’t want (medical credit) cards in your hand
Headlines amplify evidence of rising health care prices and families struggling to pay their medical bills. The financial industry offers their own solution: the medical credit card. But watch out.
How to apply for a credit card
Young people often find it easier to qualify for a student credit card with a low limit.
How a checking account works, step by step
Checking accounts are often free or low cost for students and young adults, but it's important to manage it responsibly. Savings accounts are another option for socking money away safely.
How to fill out a check from your bank account
Checks are easy to complete, but it's important to do it carefully
What to teach teens and young adults about money, bank accounts, credit cards and more
When kids are getting that first job, buying a car or heading off to college, it's a great time for them to learn "how to adult"