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Women are more likely to feel stressed about their finances than men – here’s what to do about it
Experts say long-standing issues such as the gender pay gap are contributing to women’s financial stress.
9 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
How new parents can be smart about money
Home equity sharing agreements, like the ones offered by Unlock, are one way to manage growing family expenses.
5 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
Saving money for people with disabilities
Specific savings accounts can help disabled individuals gain financial security.
4 min read Sep 01, 2022 -
VyStar Credit Union members locked out of accounts
Technology upgrades are at the heart of the outage, which has gone on for days.
1 min read May 19, 2022 -
Stay or go? What to do if your bank is acquired
If your bank or credit union is involved in a merger, here’s what to expect.
6 min read May 13, 2022 -
Worried about surging inflation? Here’s how to protect your wallet from taking a big hit
Experts expect inflation to cool, but how soon that happens will be key.
6 min read Sep 22, 2022 -
Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a half point to fight soaring inflation
The Fed is withdrawing stimulus at the fastest pace in decades.
7 min read Dec 12, 2023 -
Younger workers aren’t keeping their salaries a secret anymore — here’s why it could be a good idea
Busting a long-standing workplace taboo, younger workers are being more transparent to achieve equal pay.
8 min read May 11, 2022 -
How to save money in your 30s
Entering your 30s means it’s time take a fresh look at your finances.
5 min read Aug 01, 2022 -
12 ways to take an Earth Day approach with your finances
Money talks, and that’s never been truer than with environmental causes.
9 min read Sep 14, 2022 -
4 things your teenager should know about money
We have a few suggestions on how to help your teenager learn personal finance and what you can teach them.
3 min read Aug 12, 2022 -
How many bank accounts should you have?
Learn about the benefits of having multiple bank accounts and what to look for.
4 min read Apr 14, 2022 -
With student loan relief extended to Aug. 31, 2022, here’s what you can do with the extra money
The pause on federal student loan payments has been extended, giving relief to many.
3 min read Apr 13, 2022 -
How to save money in your 20s
Start early and get into the habit of saving a portion of your hard-earned dollars.
6 min read Sep 19, 2022 -
Save on your phone plan as inflation skyrockets
As inflation hikes, here’s a phone plan that can help you save.
4 min read Jul 13, 2023 -
5 steps to take with your money in 2022, according to personal finance experts
Here’s what personal financial experts recommend to help get your finances in shipshape in 2022.
6 min read Apr 14, 2022 -
Saving for retirement with CDs
Investing in CDs for retirement offers benefits but also some drawbacks.
4 min read Apr 05, 2022 -
Survey: Experts see a big slowdown in job growth as hawkish Fed raises rates
Job creation is expected to be almost two times slower over the next 12 months.
4 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
Survey: More than half of economists say surging inflation will climb much higher than expected
Consumers will likely have to keep paying more for almost everything they buy.
5 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
Survey: There’s a 33% chance a recession is on the way, according to top economists
Fed officials are projecting seven total rate hikes in 2022 alone.
5 min read Apr 06, 2022
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