Scholarships vs. Grants: How to Maximize College Financial Aid Opportunities
Learn the key differences between scholarships vs. grants—tips to secure more free financial aid for college.
Financial Aid Awareness Makes Higher Education More Accessible
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month, a time dedicated to informing college students about the many opportunities available to make higher education more accessible and affordable. The cost of attending colleges and universities has skyrocketed over the past few decades. The average cost of college...
Financial Resilience Helps Handle Life’s Curveballs
Financial resilience helps you to navigate and overcome life's unexpected challenges and build a stronger financial safety net
Planning College Costs as Newlyweds
A primary financial goal for newlyweds is planning the college costs for their children and what factors go into saving and budgeting for the future.
Financial Literacy for Newlyweds: Strategies for a Secure Future
: Financial Literacy for newlyweds can provide strategies for a secure future
The Social Security Fairness Act Increases Benefits for Millions
Under the Social Security Fairness Act signed by President Biden on January 5, 2025, almost 3 million Americans will receive a boost to their Social Security benefits.1 This bill, which had bipartisan support, restores full Social Security benefits to some public-sector employees, including teachers, law...
Financial Wellness Month – Tracking Your Spending
This Financial Wellness Month, discover how tracking your spending helps you avoid overspending & stay financially healthy.
January is Financial Wellness Month – Emergency Funds
During Financial Wellness Month, learn why building an emergency fund is essential for financial security.
Data for Sale: Tips to Help Protect Your Private Information
On December 3, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement in legal action against a data broker named Mobilewalla, which was accused of using location data obtained through online advertising auctions to identify consumers by factors such as private home address and...
January is Financial Wellness Month – Financial Smart Goals
This Financial Wellness Month set realistic financial goals for 2025 with actionable steps on debt management, credit building & long-term saving.