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 […]

Money Mindfulness: Practicing Financial Self-Care

The prevalence of self-care messaging reminds us to nurture our physical and mental well-being—with mindfulness practices, exercise routines, and virtual detoxing. But what about financial self-care? When we cultivate positive money habits and plan for our future we are (quite literally) investing in ourselves. Financial self-care is rooted in self-awareness, discipline, and intentionality. Here are […]

7 Summer Home Improvements on a Budget

Inflation can put a damper on your home improvement plans. Read these 7 tips on summer home improvements on a budget. To read this full article and access more tools and tips for managing your finances visit our partner GreenPath Financial Wellness

Student Loan Repayment, Simplified

After a historical hiatus throughout the pandemic, borrowers now face federal student loan repayment. Evaluating your full financial picture and making a repayment plan goes a long way towards reducing stress and uncertainty. Unsure where to start? Read on! Verify servicer(s). As an outcome of contract transfers and terminations mid-pandemic, your servicer(s) may have changed […]