{"id":32424,"date":"2023-06-05T16:26:28","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T20:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/?page_id=32424"},"modified":"2025-11-03T08:59:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T13:59:05","slug":"managing-your-personal-finances","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/paying-for-cfcc\/managing-your-personal-finances\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Your Personal Finances"},"content":{"rendered":" <div class=\"text-larger mb-4\"> Learn how to manage your finances so you can stay focused on your education. <\/div> <p>CFCC has developed this page to help you learn the tips and tricks that lead to financial success. 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