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...
The Financial Literacy Gap: How Gen Z Women Can Take Control of Their Financial Future
In an era of unprecedented economic challenges, Generation Z women find themselves at a critical crossroads. Despite being the most educated generation in history, they face the lowest financial literacy rates among all demographic groups, creating a paradoxical situation that threatens their long-term financial well-being. The...
Balancing Debt and Retirement Planning: A Guide for Pre-Retirees
For many Americans in their 40s and 50s, juggling debt while planning for retirement has become an increasingly common challenge. If you're feeling stretched between paying down debt and saving for your golden years, you're not alone. Let's explore how to balance these competing financial...
Debt Awareness Week 2025
Debt can feel like a heavy burden to carry, often accompanied by feelings of shame and fear of judgment. For many people, it’s a topic that feels too overwhelming to discuss, leading to financial isolation and missed opportunities to find solutions. “Debt Awareness Week, observed from...
Take Control of Credit Card Debt
March 21, 2025, marks Credit Card Reduction Day—a day dedicated to helping Americans take control of their credit card debt and improve their financial health. With credit card debt in the U.S. surpassing $1 trillion in 2024, this day serves as a timely reminder to...
January is Financial Wellness Month – Financial Smart Goals
After a busy (and costly) holiday season comes January – Financial Wellness Month. This makes it the perfect time to set the stage for your financial journey in 2025. Setting realistic financial goals is more than just listing what you’d like to achieve. It’s about creating...
Essential Financial Strategies for Today’s Young Adults
Young adults face unique financial challenges that require proactive and informed strategies. From managing student debt to building credit and saving for the future, understanding and implementing essential financial strategies is crucial. Let’s take a look at practical financial strategies for young adults to help...
Essential Retirement Savings Tips for Those Over 50
If you’re over 50 and considering retirement, it’s time to examine your savings strategy closely. Retirement may be just around the corner, but you can still boost your nest egg and ensure a comfortable future. Here are some essential retirement savings tips to help you...
Understanding Zillennials: Bridging the Financial Gap Between Millennials and Gen Z
Zillennials, a micro-generation born between the early 1990s and early 2000s, stands at the crossroads of Millennials and Generation Z. This unique cohort blends characteristics from both generations, leading to distinct financial behaviors and needs. Unlike their predecessors, Zillennials prioritize savings and actively seek guidance...