Summer may be the most chill time of year for many, but it can also get super-expensive. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way. With a bit of planning and self-restraint, you can have the summer of a lifetime and your budget, too. Here are six ways to plan for a […]

Paying your mid-month bill might feel like a familiar ritual. It could also be a process you dread, or avoid entirely. Whether you’re reviewing account balances, scheduling upcoming payments, or just opening your banking app, any financial check-in can bring deeper emotions to the surface. That simple act is tied to many emotional feelings like […]

When talking about building wealth, many people’s minds jump straight to investing. And while investing is a powerful tool for financial wellness, true wealth-building is about mindset, habits and long-term thinking — not just market performance. Here’s what you need to know about building long-term wealth.   1. Wealth isn’t what you earn; it’s what […]

When you get a loan to buy a car, you’ll get a new set of keys — and a new monthly payment. It may have you wondering how this payment is determined and how it’s calculated. So many questions, and we’ve got answers! Let’s break down the parts of a car payment, explain how monthly […]

Q: It’s vacation time! We’re thinking about buying an RV, but RV lots seem so intimidating! How can we fight that stress? A: Nothing beats a summertime road trip, but long hours in the car can really kill a vacation. That’s the beauty of recreational vehicles. The road IS the destination; anywhere you go, you’ve got luxury-class […]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15. On this day, older people, their family and caregivers around the world will recognize the risks of elder abuse and neglect while learning how to protect themselves and their loved ones. What is elder abuse and neglect? Elder abuse is physical, emotional, financial or sexual harm inflicted […]