Are You Spending Too Much on Groceries?
How many times have you checked out at the grocery and were surprised by the total? It’s easy to let our grocery bill get too big if we’re not careful. Yes, food prices have gone up for certain items lately,…
Prepare Financially If Facing Job Loss
There’s no denying these are stressful times. In addition to worrying about contracting COVID-19, many people are losing sleep worrying about the economic uncertainty we are going through. Millions have lost their jobs, and many aren’t sure if their job…
Family Finances: The Importance of Keeping Everyone Informed
In your household, does one person handle all the finances? Who pays all the bills, files the joint taxes, deals with insurance matters, and knows where all the important papers are saved? What happens if that person becomes ill and…
Financial Tips for Turbulent Times
Whether you're an older worker with seemingly few options to recoup significant investment losses, or a younger worker with minimal or no investment savings at all, don't let a difficult financial climate scare you into not taking any action at…
Resources for Financial Assistance During Coronavirus Pandemic
If you are one of the millions of Americans who has lost their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, know there are resources to help you get through this difficult period: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
Coping Financially During Tough Times
Job loss and other financial hits from an economic downturn inevitably take a toll on your household. Even if you have your budget and spending under control, you may face difficult decisions about how to protect your household’s financial future.…
Taking Care of Business During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 virus has impacted everyone’s life and regular routines are being affected, including taking care of banking needs. Fortunately, most of your banking can now be handled safely online, via your mobile device, or by landline. To help you…
Managing Your Finances During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only causing fear and uncertainty about our health, but our livelihood as well. Many wonder “What happens to me and my family if my employer has to lay off people or my hours are cut?”…
Help Your Teen Find the Right Car
It's essential to consider safety, affordability, and reliability when purchasing a teen's first car, according to William Van Tassel, Ph.D., manager of driver training programs for the American Automobile Association (AAA). Van Tassel says teens need to learn what it costs…
Bad Money Habits and How to Fix Them
Learning how to use money wisely is an essential skill that isn’t always taught to us as children. Some of us pick up bad money habits on our journey to adulthood. Often, we’re just not being mindful of where our…
