Credit and Debt | Financial Education

Essential tools in your personal financial toolkit

Do your needs sometimes outweigh your means? Choose from these quick and easy interactive courses to better understand how to establish good credit and manage your debt for the future.

Credit Cards

Learn how credit cards work, what features to look for, and how to manage a credit card responsibly.

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Credit Reports

Discover why establishing and maintaining strong credit matters so much for your financial health.

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Car Loans

Explore different ways to buy a car and the steps you can take to apply for a car loan.

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Debt Management

Learn tools and strategies for taking control of your finances and manage debt.

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Prepaid Cards

Understand prepaid cards and find out if they’re right for you.

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Disclaimer
People’s United Bank interactive modules are provided by EVERFI, an unaffiliated company that provides general, educational information and learning about financial topics. People’s United Bank is not responsible for the content. This learning content does not include information specific to, or necessarily refer to, People’s United Bank products or services.

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Banking Basics

Improve your understanding of everyday banking products and services.

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Saving and Budgeting

Saving is a major key to financial success. Sharpen your budgeting skills and master ways to save so you can reach your financial goals.

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Home and Property

Homeownership is a big investment. Explore key topics to help you make smart decisions during the home buying process.

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College and Beyond

Education can be an expensive investment. Prepare with financial planning strategies and tips for navigating finances during the college years.

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Investing and Retirement

Building wealth takes time. Invest your money wisely in the years ahead and in retirement.

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Security and Protection

Keeping your financial information secure is important. Become more aware of risks to your personal identity and learn how to protect your information.

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Locations

Find a convenient local branch or ATM.

FIND BRANCH OR ATM

Easy ways to get help or have questions answered.

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Customer Support

Help on everything related to your account.

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Calculators

Make better decisions about your finances.

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