The warmer months are here, and car sales are heating up! Summer is one of the busiest times for car buying, thanks to fresh inventory from manufacturers, summer sales at dealerships, and more people looking to sell or trade in their current vehicles. Plus, the nice weather makes test-driving more...
The arrival of fall brings some much-needed relief from the scorching hot days of summer. The weather is cooler, the days are shorter, and winter is right around the corner. As you plan for the season ahead, it’s also a good time to give your home a little extra attention....
Watching our parents grow older isn’t an easy sight for any of us. Not only do some roles start to shift (when did we become the sensible ones?), but handling aging parents also often includes navigating additional responsibilities and difficult decisions. The day may come when your parents can no...
With so much of our personal and professional lives conducted online, ensuring that our sensitive data remains secure is crucial. From shopping online to accessing medical records and completing job applications, we’re putting more of our lives online than we likely realize. Your password is your first line of defense...
Buying a home right now isn’t easy - prices are high, interest rates have climbed, and there aren’t as many homes on the market. If you’re a first-time buyer, it might feel like homeownership is well out of reach. The competition is tough, and finding something in your price range...
Saving money sounds simple but figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. Should you open a savings account, explore investments like stocks, or think long-term with retirement planning? And what if you don’t have much to save right now? No worries - we’re here to guide you. In this...
As technology continues to grow and evolve, more and more of our lives move online. This trend also extends to our jobs, especially when it comes to searching for and applying for work. Unfortunately, this shift can lead to eager employment seekers becoming unknowingly targets by scams. With the rise...
Most financial institutions, whether a credit union or bank, will require you to open a savings account before you can utilize their other services, such as checking, investment, or loan products. The low-flare savings account often gets a bad rap and is considered basic or unnecessary. However, savings accounts play...
You have your vacation destination picked out, your itinerary in the works, and you're getting ready to purchase your airline tickets. As you’re completing the booking, you’re asked if you want to add travel insurance to your purchase. But how do you know if you need it? Is it worth...
Scammers are always working on the next creative ploy to steal your personal information and hard-earned money. However, some scams have stood the test of time and continue to wreak havoc on the finances of unsuspecting victims. You may wonder how people continue to fall for these scams – the...
