Saving for a comfortable retirement is important! Learning about how Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) can help boost your retirement savings can help set you up for a bright future. Join our own CEO, Theresa Trimble, for a Personal Finance: Boost Your Savings with an IRA Webinar on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea How much to budget for some common surprise expenses. According to a recent report, 56 percent of American adults have dealt with a “surprise expense” within the last year. The average cost of that expense was a whopping $5,500. What does that mean? It means a healthy emergency fund is necessary. Here’s a...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea How to reach short-term financial goals. It’s helpful to have financial goals. For those goals that you want to achieve within a year or two, the time is now to get things in motion. Here are some ways you can set yourself up for short-term goal success. 1. Create or Revise...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea What to know about child identity theft. Believe it or not, child identity theft is a big deal. According to a study, from 2021 to 2022, 900,000 children were the victims of identity fraud, with kids under seven the most likely targets. Let’s take a look at this issue and find...Read More

Written by Jean Chatzky Why finances can cause relationship conflicts and what to do about it. Do one thing: If you find it difficult to talk about money, it’s time to get some practice. Confide in your partner or a trusted friend and set a time to have a talk on one topic, which can be...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea Why signature loans with no credit checks are not a smart financial move. When cash is tight and you get hit with an emergency expense, you might find yourself considering a signature loan with no credit check. It can be a risky move due to the high interest rates, but it...Read More

The big banks and brokerages are “calling” high-rate CDs! Do you know what that means? CD rates are falling, but you locked in a nice high-rate CD with a big bank or brokerage firm, so you think your returns are safe, right? Don’t bet on it! Many high-rate CDs are “callable,” meaning the big bank...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea Things you should know about installing solar panels on your home. Adding solar panels to your home can reduce your environmental footprint and save you some cash. However, while there’s no denying the former, the latter can be a bit tricky. Here’s what you should know about the costs and considerations...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea The pros and cons of 401(k) loans. A 401(k) loan can be a useful financial tool. As the name suggests, it allows you to borrow money from your 401(k) and use that money on other expenses. There are a few factors where it may make financial sense as an alternative to...Read More

(That Aren’t Snowball or Avalanche) Written by Jean Chatzky Consider these methods for paying down your high-interest debt. Do one thing: Set aside an hour and take a look at your last two months of financial statements. Review credit card expenses and checking account expenditures to see where your money is going.  Debt Weighing Heavy on...Read More