Written by Jean Chatzky Is There a ‘Right’ Amount of Emergency Funds to Have Saved?  Do one thing: If you don’t have a separate emergency fund set up outside of your main checking account, open one and set up an electronic funds transfer to move a specific amount – say $20 to start – from...Read More

Your financial health is important! You want to be able to have the flexibility to do what you want, when you want, without worries. And we can help you get there by creating a realistic budget. Join our own CEO, Theresa Trimble, for a Budgeting & Personal Finance Webinar on Tuesday, January 23rd from 12:00 – 1:00...Read More

Everyone knows that having a realistic budget in place is a good idea, but have you created your own budget? Budgeting is the important first step to taking control of your finances! An easy budgeting rule to follow is the 50/30/20 rule. This budgeting method splits your income into three “buckets” and is a great...Read More

How will you pay for an unexpected expense?  You don’t know what it will be, or when it will happen, or how much it will be. I promise you, though, it will happen. It might be a car repair, a vet bill, a new water heater, a new phone, a new computer, the list goes on and...Read More