Oct 2, 2023 | Management, Personal Banking, Strategies
Inflation is the rate at which the general price of goods and services increases over time. As the cost of the things you buy increases, it means you need to spend more to buy them – so your money doesn’t go as far as it did before. For decades, inflation was a...
Sep 23, 2023 | Management, Personal Banking, Strategies
Making Sense of Your Budget Is an On-Going Process, Not a Single Event Once you’ve tracked your expenses for one month – typically the minimum amount of time you need to track your expenses to get a clear idea of your actual spending behavior – it’s time...
Sep 5, 2023 | Financial Goals, Personal Banking, Strategies, Uncategorized
No matter what your financial goal is, it’s important to have an accountability system in place. When it comes to setting financial goals, it’s important to have some kind of system set up to hold you accountable to your actions and your goals. Otherwise,...
Aug 18, 2023 | Personal Banking, Financial Goals, Strategies, Uncategorized
Investing your money wisely is one of the most important things you can do to secure your future financial independence. Investment: What it is — and how it can help you achieve financial independence Virtually everyone has heard stories like this — if...
Aug 4, 2023 | Life Events, Personal Banking, Uncategorized
Whether you’re leaving an established career or moving directly from a four-year program, graduate school is typically a major financial commitment. Of course, earning an undergraduate degree generally is a major investment too, but there are important differences in...
Jul 28, 2023 | Life Events, Personal Banking, Strategies, Uncategorized
There are more repayment options than ever for repaying federal student loans. So no matter your income, you should be able to keep your education debt in good standing – IF you take the time to learn about your options and apply them to your personal situation. After...