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...Read More

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...Read More

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....Read More

In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month, we’re excited to offer you a free Estate Planning 101 Webinar from Trust & Will! This isn’t just about protecting your assets; it’s about building a legacy for future generations, ensuring your family benefits from your hard work and values.Join the FREE Estate Planning 101 Webinar on April...Read More

At FRB Federal Credit Union®, we are excited to announce our participation in America Saves Week 2025, taking place from April 7-11! This annual celebration is all about taking action toward better financial habits and planning for a stronger, more secure future. This year’s theme, “Saving for Your Past, Present, and Future”, encourages us all...Read More

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 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

With Information from Silent Push Cybersecurity researchers at Silent Push have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging malicious Google Ads to execute payroll redirect scams. The attackers purchase search ads using branded keywords to push their phishing pages to the top of search engine results, effectively tricking users into visiting fake websites. Targeting High-Profile Organizations...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea How to lend money to loved ones. They say money and friends don’t mix, and there’s certainly some truth to that. One day you might find yourself in a situation where you are pondering lending money to a loved one. If that happens, consider the following before going through with the...Read More