by Marketing | May 30, 2017 | Financial Tip
School is out, and summer is upon us. It’s time to let loose and have some fun. That sounds great in theory, but it can be horrible for our finances if we aren’t careful — especially when it comes to taking summer vacations. For many people, travel...
by Marketing | May 22, 2017 | Financial Tip
Traditional financial literacy efforts haven’t been a rousing success. Research from Harvard Business School shows that even Americans who are taught personal finance in school don’t seem to save more or manage credit better than anyone else. That’s why many experts...
by Marketing | May 15, 2017 | Financial Tip
Many parents tell me they feel guilty about allowances. They aren’t consistent about when and how they give their kids money. They wonder if allowances should be tied to chores. Even how they dole out money can be a problem. Cash is easiest, but much of what kids want...
by Marketing | Mar 22, 2017 | Financial Tip
Over the past few years, the average federal tax refund has come to about $3,000. That’s not exactly chump change. With the filing deadline approaching, it’s not too early to begin thinking about how you’ll use a refund this year. Here are five...
by Marketing | Mar 1, 2016 | Financial Tip
Saving money begins at home. From monitoring your energy use to shopping smart to eating right to comparing financial products, there are many ways to meet your savings goals. Here are some tips you might not have thought about. Save your energy If you haven’t...
