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The Regions Institute for Financial Education empowers students, faculty, staff, and the community to strive for financial balance and stability. Financial stability is an active, ongoing process which involves becoming aware of and taking steps toward a more successful life.

The average credit score in Birmingham is much lower than other cities

"Stephanie Yates the Director of The UAB Regions Institute for Financial Education says she's always hearing credit score misconceptions. 'People don't know what goes into their credit score so it's not surprising then to see low credit scores if there's low awareness.'"

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    As a parent, you want the best for your children. This doesn’t necessarily mean you want them to have the best clothes, the latest toys or coolest gadgets. Most likely, it means you want them to be safe and secure. And you want to lay a foundation that they can build upon to do well in life.

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