Written by Chris O’Shea How an allowance can help kids learn about money. Giving kids an allowance can be a great way to teach them the value of money. Perhaps that’s one reason why so many parents do it. According to a study from T. Rowe Price, about 70 percent of all American kids get […]
Shopping for a car online has never been easier. But unfortunately, neither have scams. Law enforcement agencies across the country are warning consumers about a sophisticated fraud scheme involving fake auto dealers who lure buyers in with spoofed online ads and cloned dealership websites. These scams are designed to look legitimate, often featuring attractive pricing, […]
Written by Jean Chatzky A guide for protecting your credit and personal data against data breaches. Do one thing: If you think you’re a victim of fraud and haven’t already put your credit on ice, contact the three main credit reporting agencies and freeze your credit. You won’t regret it. Protecting Your Financial Accounts National news […]
Written by Jean Chatzky Here’s a guide for those who may have to handle the estate of a loved one. Do one thing: Encourage or help aging parents and loved ones draft a will and an estate plan to ensure their wishes are known and carried out. Managing Money Matters for a Loved One Stepping in […]
We Are Currently Accepting Nominations for our Board of Directors! FRBFCU® is accepting nominations of members to serve on our Board of Directors now through Friday, February 13, 2026. Please submit your nomination by February 13th for consideration. To learn more about serving on the Board of Directors, please visit our website. If you would like to run […]
Written by Chris O’Shea How to deal with financial stress. Financial stress can be difficult. However, you can help yourself by simply being aware of that stress and using simple strategies to overcome it. Here’s a quick breakdown. Finding the Perfect Gift Everyone wants to find the perfect gift, but it can be quite difficult […]
Did you know that you can use AI to assess retirement readiness by inputting financial data into AI tools (like chatbots) for personalized projections on expenses, investments, and withdrawal strategies, helping you visualize scenarios and identify gaps? AI excels at crunching numbers, optimizing portfolios, and simulating outcomes (e.g., tax advantages, withdrawal orders), but it’s a starting […]
Written by Chris O’Shea How to tell if you’re financially healthy. Your personal and mental health are extremely important. Right below those two, we’d have your financial health. It matters a lot. How do you know if you’re financially healthy? Here’s a checklist. Start with Credit Score Start your quick checkup with your credit score. […]
Written by Chris O’Shea Steps for boosting your savings using automation. Automating your savings is not only smart, it’s a great way to provide a financial safety net and build wealth. Here are some ways to automate your savings so that you’re in the best possible position financially. Split it Up One way to automate […]
Written by Chris O’Shea Try these home improvement projects to add the most value. Have you started thinking about home improvement projects? You want to do some updates, but you don’t want to just do any update. The fact of the matter is, there are some projects that reap better returns than others. Here are […]