Have You Had a Financial Checkup?

Posted on January 18, 2023

Categories: Financial Education, Personal Finances, Savings

Benefits of a Checking Account

Posted on December 28, 2022

Categories: Budgeting, Business Banking, Personal Finances, Savings

There are so many benefits to having a checking account. Manage your money and day-to-day spending by opening a checking account. Keep reading to learn about the top benefits of owning and operating a checking account!

Don’t Overspend This Holiday Season: Steps to a Better Budget

Posted on December 7, 2022

Categories: Budgeting, Savings, Seasonal

Summer has flown by and that means the holidays will be here before we know it. Setting a budget is crucial for not overspending during a very expensive time of year. Start saving and setting your budget now so that when the holidays arrive you aren’t scrounging to stay within your budget. Here are the top steps for creating a budget for the holidays, as well as some savings tips.

Money Mistakes to Avoid Around the Holidays

Posted on October 19, 2022

Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings

As the holiday season nears, it is important to make changes to efficiently budget for your expenses. Here are some holiday money mistakes to avoid this year so you don’t have to start 2023 in financial regret!

What is a Certificate of Deposit?

Posted on October 5, 2022

Categories: Personal Finances, Savings

Do you know what a Certificate of Deposit is? Today we are going to outline the top 5 reasons you should open a Certificate of Deposit (CD), what a CD is, and why it financially makes sense to open one now. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of a Certificate of Deposit.

How to Cut Social Spending

Posted on September 14, 2022

Categories: Budgeting, Savings

We all enjoy eating out and spending time out with friends here and there, but it can add up! When looking for ways to be social, but cut back on your spending, it can feel like you’re not allowing yourself to fully indulge and have fun. Should you go out to eat or spend a night out on the town? Absolutely yes, socialization is something we all enjoy in our own way. Check out these tips to cut spending, but still enjoy yourself here and there.

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.

6 Ways to Cut Expenses for Sweet Summer Savings

Posted on August 10, 2022

Categories: Savings

We all can probably agree that we’d love to have additional savings to go towards summer expenses. Whether you need to save extra for an upcoming vacation, want or some summer fun, we’ve got some easy tips for you to reduce expenses for sweet summer savings. Shift your mindset to summer savings with these simple tips.

At-Home Summer Activities for Kids

Posted on August 3, 2022

Categories: Budgeting, Savings, Seasonal

Summer is here and that means it is time to start planning out those summer activities. If you haven’t started brainstorming your summer fun, no worries - we’ve got you covered with these warm-weather tips for ultimate summer fun! Whether you’re planning for the sitter, your own kids, grandkids, or just need something fun to do, take a few minutes to add some activities to your outdoor summer to-do list.

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!