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Stacey Black

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BECU Lead Financial Educator

Stacey Black, BECU's lead financial educator, has worked for BECU for nearly 30 years. She provides financial education to people of all ages and backgrounds, with thousands having attended her webinars, seminars, in-person classes and presentations at Financial Reality Fairs.

Through the BECU Blog, Stacey shares her knowledge on saving, debt reduction, building credit and overcoming financial challenges. Learn more about her professional experience and education on LinkedIn.

​​11 Money Management Tips: Where To Begin​

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​​Get started on building a solid foundation and working toward your goals.​

How To Talk to Your Partner About Finances

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Learn how to be a better financial communicator with your partner.

12 New Year Financial Resolutions for 2024

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Take steps to set and meet your financial goals in 2024.

11 Ways To Save Money This Holiday Season

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Enjoy a budget-friendly season with our holiday spending and savings tips.

Back-to-School Savings Tips

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Use these simple tips to budget for back-to-school shopping and save money.

How To Budget for a Vacation

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Get tips for planning and saving for your next vacation.

How To Budget as a Couple

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Learn about budgeting methods, tools and common spending patterns for couples.

5 Banking Tips for Kids and Parents

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Get tips to help kids start banking and building good financial habits.
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30 Tips To Get Financially Fit

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Get a month's worth of daily tips to build your money-managing muscles.

How Do Couples Split Bills?

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Romance is great, but have you found a fair way to split shared bills?

How To Raise Your Credit Score

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Learn how to raise your score and improve your financial health.

Emergency Funds: Your Financial Safety Net

Emergency Funds - Your Financial Bestie

Learn what an emergency fund is, why you need one and how much you should save.