Financial Education and Literacy

Though we cannot accurately predict the future in detail, we can anticipate that there will be events in our lives that will be challenging. The loss of a job, home repairs such as a leaky roof or the need to replace a furnace, major car repair and medical bills are just a few examples of […]

Have you ever been taken by surprise by an unexpected expense such as a car or home repair, a refrigerator that needs to be replaced immediately, or school expenses? Sometimes we need to act quickly so that we can get to work, keep a small problem from getting bigger, or make it possible for a […]

How can those who currently aren’t saving afford to save money? And how can those saving only a little save more? Here are our top ten tips for saving money when budgets are tight. 1. Find small savings that add up to big savings over time Keep a careful record of all of your spending for […]