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 […]
Mid-Year Money Checkup: 5 Ways to Boost Your Financial Health
Summer is in full swing and so is peak travel season. And while July is a prime time to get outdoors and cash in on any plans you may have—at home or beyond—the reality is that financial concerns (and recent credit interest rate spikes) remain a pain point for many of us. Here are five […]