Sep 1, 2019 | Banking and Finance
We watch television shows and movies on our mobile phones. We check our emails. We post on social media. Many use their phones to check their bank accounts, make deposits or transfer money to friends. In fact, an estimated 115.6 million U.S. consumers used their...
Aug 1, 2019 | Banking and Finance
Things break. Emergencies happen. And if you are like many Americans, you may not have the extra cash on hand to pay for these expenses. Homeowners generally have two options for getting the money they need — a home equity line of credit or a home equity loan. To...
Jul 10, 2019 | Banking and Finance
Paying for college can be a stressful process and the choices you make today can impact you and your family while in school and beyond graduation. Maybe it is your first time around or you have already gone through the student loan process once or twice. Regardless,...
Jul 1, 2019 | Banking and Finance, Community and Family
Let’s face it: Weddings can rack up a lot of bills. Case in point, the average American wedding cost brides and grooms $44,105 in 2018. To budget for a wedding ceremony and a reception, you have to take into account all expenses like the venue rental, the...
Jun 1, 2019 | Banking and Finance
Moving is stressful, no doubt about it. To ensure your next move goes as smoothly as possible, it’s helpful to create a budget—and stick to it. With your finances under control, you can focus your attention on getting to your new place as quickly as possible and...
May 14, 2019 | Banking and Finance
Having an emergency fund can save you from having to borrow money or use credit cards if an unexpected expense arises. But according to the Federal Reserve, four out of 10 Americans do not have the savings to cover a $400 emergency. Another study from the First...
