Looking at the Impact of Financial Stress
- May 10, 2021
- Category: Financial Education, Financial Health Tips
When it comes to personal finances, many studies show that your overall mental well-being is directly correlated to your financial health. Given the connections with mental well-being, shared here are the common questions people have about the impact of financial stress. How does financial stress impact a person’s...
5 Reasons to Build a BudgetÂ
- April 29, 2021
- Category: Blog, Budgeting, Financial Education
Making a budget and following it are two powerful financial habits. It’s not always easy, or fun at first. But it is one of the best steps you can take to successfully manage your finances. There are many reasons to budget and in the long run, it feels really good to see yourself accomplishing a goal.
You Can Save Money and Help the Environment this Earth Day
- April 22, 2021
- Category: Budgeting, Financial Education, Financial Health Tips
This Earth Day, we want you to challenge yourself to make a few small changes that are good for the environment and your budget. These five tips can help the planet and make you some extra money. 1. Return Cans and Bottles If you live in one of these 10 states you can return your cans and bottles for cash! Depending on...
Real Stories Episode 15: Russell and Whitney – A Story of Resilience
- April 21, 2021
- Category: Budgeting, Credit Card Debt, Financial Education, Podcasts, Real Stories
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Russell and Whitney were newly married with a newborn in their early 20s. While this presented them with a significant financial challenge, they were unprepared for what life had in store for them.
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
- March 8, 2021
- Category: Financial Education, Retirement
An individual retirement account or IRA is an investment account that enables individuals to save for retirement. There are two types of IRAs.
Buying a New or Used Car
- February 1, 2021
- Category: Financial Education
Choosing between a used or new vehicle is a financial decision that needs consideration. From depreciation to maintenance costs, take the time to consider the full implications of the decision. Your financial picture is unique and deserves to be looked at carefully, to be sure you understand the option that...
3 Questions about Managing Money
- January 27, 2021
- Category: Budgeting, Financial Education, Financial Health Tips
So the times we are living in, with all the uncertainty, make prioritizing monthly expenses important to get a solid footing on money management and financial health.
Managing Student Loan Debt During COVID-19
- January 21, 2021
- Category: Blog, College, COVID-19, Financial Education
Jan 2021: Updated with news of the extension of student loan payment pause. Borrowers will not have to make payments until October 1, 2021 at the earliest, extending the already unprecedented pause on payments by eight months. As a recent college grad, it’s possible you face unexpected challenges related to the...
How to Manage Expenses Using Simple Budgeting Guidelines
- September 11, 2020
- Category: Blog, Budgeting, Financial Education
Exploring ideas on how to manage expenses? Some simple guidelines can help on your journey to financial health. As outlined in the video above, it is helpful to look at simple budgeting guidelines, to see if they will work for you and your household. The Place to Start To get the process going, many people find...
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