Focus on Your Child’s Financial Future: Building a Strong Foundation
As a parent planning for your child's financial future is one of the most important gifts you can give them. From college savings to teaching money basics, the steps you take today can make a significant difference in their financial well-being tomorrow. College Savings Strategies Nearly 50...
Tips for A Sound Financial Future for Graduates
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Welcome to the real world. Graduation marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with excitement, independence, and new responsibilities. As you step into the next stage of life, it’s essential to build a solid foundation for your financial well-being. Getting...
Retirement Planning for Young Adults
Graduation is an exciting milestone, marking your transition into the next phase of life. Whether you're starting your first job, continuing your education, or exploring new opportunities as a young adult, it's the perfect time to think ahead, specifically, about retirement. It may seem far...
Avoid These 5 Common Financial Mistakes as a New Graduate
This month, many young adults will walk across a stage, shake a hand, and receive a piece of paper. If you’re one of them—congratulations! You did it. Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the start of another. As you enter this new phase, it's...
How to Save and Invest at Every Age: A Guide for Every Decade
Your financial needs change as you age. What works in your 20s might not make sense in your 50s. This guide will help you make smart money moves in each decade of your life. Your 20s: Build Strong Habits Your greatest asset in your20s isn't money—it's time....
How Gen Z Is Revolutionizing Retirement Planning with FIRE 2.0
People often criticize Gen Z (young Americans born between 1997 and 2012) for their impulsive spending habits. However, a growing number in this generation are bucking the stereotype – rethinking what retirement could look like. Unlike previous generations who followed a traditional timeline, Gen Z view...
Helping Families Guide New Grads Toward Financial Success
Watching new grads graduate stirs deep emotions and brings back memories of their younger days. As a parent or family member, you’ve supported your graduate through years of learning and personal growth. Now, as they step into the next chapter of their lives, your role...
Smart Budgeting Tips to Take Control of Your Finances
Do you want to stop worrying about money? Smart budgeting can help you take control of your finances and build a better future. According to recent data, 44 percent of consumers feel that their finances "control their life" either always or often. 36 percent of...
Retirement Savings Strategies for Every Stage of Life
Planning for retirement requires different strategies depending on your age and financial situation. By taking the right steps at each stage of life, you can build a strong foundation for your future. Here’s how to approach retirement savings from your twenties through your sixties and...
Aging in Place vs. Assisted Living: The Financial Considerations
As you plan for your later years, one of the biggest decisions you may face is where to live. Many older Americans prefer to stay in their own homes or downsize to an apartment or smaller home, a concept known as aging in place. Others opt...