The primary advantage of certificate ladders is flexibility. By staggering the maturity dates, you can have access to a portion of your funds more frequently instead of tying up your savings for one long duration.

Tax filing deadlines are approaching…have you filed yet? To lessen the anxiety of the season, take this opportunity to explore overlooked deductions that can help lower your tax bill.

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and use financial skills, such as responsible money management, budgeting, saving and investing for the future.

Q: With inflation soaring, I want to spend my money in the best way possible. When paying for various everyday and occasional purchases, should I be using cash, credit or debit?

From groceries to gas, record-breaking inflation means the purchasing power of your money is decreasing each month. Our partner GreenPath Financial Wellness offers you the following steps to keep “budget aware” to help navigate this period of high inflation, however long it lasts.

Finance may not be the most romantic conversation topic, but it’s inarguably an important one.

As you pay down your first mortgage or the value of your home increases, you develop equity. When you have equity built up in your home, borrowing against it with a home equity loan is a great way to tap into the money when you need it most.

Your auto loan will affect your monthly budget for the full term of the loan, so it’s important to do your research and make an informed decision before finalizing it.

Debt can be a challenge to manage, even in the best of times.

Some of the new forms of social engineering have interesting names and each has different ways of fooling users. Several of the most significant cybersecurity events of 2023 started with social engineering compromises.

Left your wallet at home? No worries; you can still pay for those purchases! Just use your phone.

New social media platforms seem to crop up all the time. The media move at the speed of information, and it seems like overnight, the most popular apps went from complete unknowns to must-haves.

Kids today are growing up with more access to financial products than ever before. From mobile apps and wallets to debit cards and specialty accounts, they have so many options when it comes to managing their money.

Practical money management skills learned at an early age can have a lasting impact on the rest of your child’s life. In fact, this is one of the most important areas where you can truly change the course of their life.

When we think of back to school, we think of what our kids will learn to set themselves up for success as adults. Among these is understanding finances and managing money.

After the Supreme Court blocked the Education Department’s student debt cancellation plan in June, the department announced its latest student loan overhaul: a new income-driven repayment plan called SAVE (Saving on A Valuable Education).

Let’s take a look at some ways to help make this part of the college search affordable.

Take these concerns into account as you research and make the decision that’s right for you.

Each year, on October 23-31, individuals, schools, and communities across the United States show their commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle by wearing or displaying the red ribbon.

Just as your mental and physical wellness on the job is important, financial wellness is equally as important.

Just as your mental and physical wellness on the job is important, financial wellness is equally as important.