Life & Finances
5 Tips to Jump-Start Your Savings Plan
A savings plan should include building an emergency savings fund to handle unexpected expenses and setbacks that can come up suddenly. Continue reading
5 Ways to Make Money Resolutions That Stick
Staying positive and being realistic shows you how much you can devote to sticking to achieving your goal. Continue reading
Get Your End-of-Year Financial Health Checkup
Like a physical health checkup, a financial checkup examines your vital signs to be sure all is well when it comes to your financial health and wellness. Continue reading
This Holiday Season, Could Less Be More?
A simple budget can help you figure out how to meet both your short and long-term financial goals – especially during the holidays. Continue reading
Get Smart About Credit Card Warning Signs
It’s all about the basics: looking at monthly expenses, looking at income and setting spending priorities as well as building up emergency savings. Continue reading
Back to School: How to Talk to Kids About Money
Experts say children as young as five or six can understand the basics of money. Continue reading
5 Signs You’re on the Path to Becoming Financially Aware
Financial awareness starts with information, and we all make the best decisions we can with the resources we have available to us. Continue reading
Family Vacation Planning: How to Teach Your Kids About Mindful Spending (And Have Fun Doing It!)
Set a vacation savings goal with your kids that lets you plan and encourage each other to make that dream vacation a reality. Continue reading
Five Steps to Prepare for a Big Purchase
Start by considering what you can afford given your current income, expenses and other debt obligations. Continue reading
The Low-Down on Credit Counseling
Credit counseling isn’t just for those who need to improve their financial health — it can also help you to be more proactive in maintaining your finances as well. Continue reading