Making Cents: How to Choose the Right Budgeting Tool

Say it isn’t so: Mint, the popular budgeting app that has simplified money management for millions, will be shutting down on March 23, 2024. If you’re among the loyalists who will need to find a new app—or you’re simply shopping for finance apps in general—here are some tips on choosing a budgeting tool that’s right […]

New Year, New Home? Exploring Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Will 2024 be the year you buy a home? If you’re anxious about affordability, you’re not alone. Sellers are struggling to sell and mortgage rates have reached 8% for the first time since 2000. Real estate economists predict rates will drop slightly in 2024, but not enough for real relief. One option gaining traction: Adjustable-rate […]

Budget, Learn, Grow: Free Financial Literacy Essentials

For many of us, 2023 was a challenging year in terms of navigating inflation, accommodating high-interest credit card rates, and deciphering headlines around student loan repayment. Staying on top of financial best practices is both time and energy consuming, and cost-free resources can go a long way towards alleviating stress. If you want to end […]

The Procrastinator’s Guide to Holiday Savings

For many of us, November and December kick off a season of celebrating, family, feasting, and yes…spending. The holidays are a chance to make memories, but this can also be a time of financial stress—especially if you wait until the last minute to make plans. And let’s be honest: with high interest rates and student […]

Safeguard Yourself Against Student Loan Scams

As we usher in fall, millions of borrowers are resuming their monthly student loan payments. But unfortunately, students aren’t the only individuals with money on their mind. If you’re a student or graduate, it’s crucial to be aware of online scammers who target borrowers with the aim of cashing in. Here are some strategies for […]

Financial Education Improves Your Overall Financial Picture

Getting options to improve your financial picture starts with education. As part of our partnership with the national nonprofit GreenPath Financial Wellness, you have access to LearningLab+, an online learning portal that provides interactive online courses to improve financial habits, manage credit and debt, use a checking account and more. The educational materials are based on GreenPath’s sixty-year […]