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Ways you can protect your financial information from cyber threats

A cyber attack occurs every 39 seconds, affecting one in three Americans every year, and due to the rise in cybercrime in 2021, there were nearly 850,000 reports of financial losses. Here are tips to help you keep your information safe.

What you should know before filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

To apply for federal student aid, the current or prospective student will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Let’s take a closer look at the FAFSA and tips and tricks to simplify the student aid application process.

Saving for your child's college education

Sending a child to college is an important goal for many families, but it can be challenging as the cost of higher education continues to rise each year. Let’s explore these funding options and how they can help save for a loved one’s academic future.

Changing financial focus for new empty nesters

Will you be excited for this new chapter or have a hard time adjusting? While this transition can be bittersweet, many personal and financial opportunities can arise from an empty nest.

Dad’s best budget tips and tricks

This Father’s Day, we wanted to pay tribute to the advice and wisdom our Dads have imparted to us over the years. So, we asked our employees to share the best DIY money-saving tips their Dads ever gave them.

Summer vacation savings plan: how to budget for a vacation

Taking a summer vacation is a fun and exciting experience for the whole family, but it can get expensive quickly. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to get away and have a great time without breaking the bank. Here are some suggestions.

Motherly advice: best financial tips from mom

This Mother’s Day, we wanted to reflect on the wealth of knowledge that moms, aunts, grandmas, and women we love have shared with us over the years. So we asked our employees to share the best financial advice their mothers or motherly figures ever gave them.

How to live sustainably on a budget: eco-friendly money-saving tips

Going green doesn’t have to be a burden to your budget. Keeping sustainability sustainable is easier than you may think.

5 financial resolutions for the New Year

It’s that time of year. With the glutton of the holidays behind us, we look forward to putting our bad habits behind us and starting the year anew.

Ideas on how to have a financial planning meeting with your family

Talking about financial planning can be tough, but meeting with your spouse, children, or grandchildren to discuss financial decisions can better prepare your family for the future.

How divorce can affect your financial plan

Going through a divorce or a separation after a long-term relationship can be one of the most emotionally taxing experiences in a person’s life.

Do you own your financial future?

In times of uncertainty and economic changes, life insurance can be a valuable component to a financial strategy. Unfortunate events can alter your financial future, but there’s a way to help protect your plans.

Ways to save money this summer

Summer is coming up quickly and with an end in sight for the pandemic, you may be itching to get out into the world. But remember to do so safely and economically! There are many ways to enjoy the season on a budget and save.

Financial moves to make before you graduate college

Managing your money is an important part of being on your own and the sooner you start preparing for your financial independence, the better off you’ll be. Here are four moves to make before you get that diploma.

How to raise financially smart children

Whether it's playing an instrument or figuring out how video games work, a child’s brain can make active connections quickly. The same is true for understanding financial literacy.

Ways to financially prep for spring

Now that the weather is about to turn, you can make plans to head outdoors and enjoy the warm season. But with the change in season comes new expenses and financial considerations. To ensure your budget is prepared, here are a few tips to help plan for spring.

Can you buy life insurance while pregnant?

There’s a lot of important steps you’ll most likely need to take before you have your baby. With some of these steps, you’ll be able to help you achieve some of your financial goals.

Rebuilding your emergency fund after you’ve used it

What happens when that money is gone following an event? How do you rebuild this financial safety net? Here are some tips for emergency fund planning for this important financial safety net.

Reasons to purchase life insurance for family members

Coverage isn’t limited to individuals. It can also be extended to your children and other family members to help make everyone’s lives a little easier when someone passes away.coverage isn’t limited to individuals. It can also be extended to your children and other family members to help make everyone’s lives a little easier when someone passes away.

How long should your life insurance last?

Your goal should be to make sure the policy continues as long as you have people who depend on you financially, and until your last major financial obligation is paid. But how do you determine that? Here is some advice.