Paying Down Debt Is Saving

Paying Down Debt Is Saving

Making the decision to pay down debt, particularly consumer debt, can be mixed with emotion. You feel good about choosing to take concrete steps to pay off balances on credit cards, auto loans, student loans or other installment loans. On the other hand, you feel less...
Saving For Major Milestones

Saving For Major Milestones

What do homes, education, and retirement all have in common? They are major life milestones that require advance planning and saving large amounts of money. That amount of advance planning and money saved that is needed may make you doubt your ability to reach these...
Saving For The Unexpected

Saving For The Unexpected

How often have you heard that saving for life’s unexpected events is very important and a necessary part of being financially prepared? Most likely A LOT! Accompanying this message often is the statement that you need three to six months of expenses in your emergency...
Saving Automatically

Saving Automatically

Do you ever find yourself wondering if there is a magic formula to saving? Does it seem that everyone around you knows the secret to saving successfully except you? It’s not unusual to feel unconfident about saving, no matter how much money you earn. Confidence...
A Revolution in How Money Moves: Zelle®

A Revolution in How Money Moves: Zelle®

“Sorry, I have to run to the ATM.” “Anyone have change for a $50 bill?” “Ugh, I ran out of checks.” (Or let’s face it—“How do you write a check, again?”) We’ve all been there. Whether it’s splitting the dinner bill for girls’ night out, gently reminding your co-worker...