Have You Had a Financial Checkup?

Posted on January 18, 2023

Categories: Financial Education, Personal Finances, Savings

How to Get Your Financial Resolutions in Check for the New Year

Posted on January 4, 2023

Categories: Financial Education, Personal Finances

If part of your new year’s resolutions was to reshape your finances and consolidate debt, this is the blog for you. Make your resolutions a reality with these top tips for year 2023!

What is FDIC Insurance?

Posted on December 21, 2022

Categories: Business Banking, Financial Education, Personal Finances

Deposit insurance is one of the biggest pros of having an account at an FDIC-insured bank. An FDIC-insured bank protects your money in the event of an unlikely bank failure. Keep reading to learn the benefits of being covered by an FDIC-insured bank.

Why is Financial Literacy So Important?

Posted on October 26, 2022

Categories: Financial Education, Personal Finances

Lacking financial knowledge can result in bad money habits such as saving and investing. In this blog, we will outline what financial literacy is, why it is so important, as well as some tips to actively become more financially literate. How we spend and manage our money is crucial to our financial stability throughout every stage of our lives!

How to Effectively Teach Your Kids Online Safety

Posted on August 24, 2022

Categories: Cyber Security, Financial Education

Having our kiddos grow up in a world that becomes more and more digitalized can be a scary thing. The best thing you can do for your kids is to teach them about cybersecurity and implement safe online habits early on. With summer coming up, there may be more people involved when your kids are on their devices. Here are some tips to outline with your kids to ensure safe cybersecurity practices.

What is a Credit Score and Why is it So Important?

Posted on August 17, 2022

Categories: Financial Education, Savings

We all heard to have a good credit score, but many people do not know what a credit score is - this is ok, we are here to help! Having a good credit score is a lifeline for your future, so it is very important to know what a credit score is, how it can be positively and negatively impacted, and why it is so important to everyone. Take a few minutes to brush up on your knowledge of credit and how you can have a good credit score.

How to Teach a Teen to Save

Posted on July 20, 2022

Categories: Financial Education, Savings

Teaching a teen to save can sometimes be a struggle as they do not necessarily understand the benefit. Whether your teen is years away from getting a job or heading off to college, teaching them the benefit of saving now and how to effectively do so will hopefully help them avoid learning tough lessons later in life. Enjoy these tips on how to effectively teach a teen to save and share with your teen!

6 Easy Ways to Jump-Start Your Emergency Fund

Posted on May 12, 2022

Categories: Financial Education, Goals, Personal Finances, Savings

Are you struggling to get an emergency fund in action? It can be hard to understand the depth of what to start with, monthly contributions and how to build it up. An emergency fund is essential for unforeseen circumstances, a drop in income and all the chaos life can throw at us at any point. Most financial advisors suggest having enough in your emergency fund for 3-6 months’ worth of expenses based on your personal situation. The more you can build your emergency fund, the...