Kick Off the New Year with the Four Pillars of Financial Wellness

What would your finances look like if you felt more in control of your spending, saving, borrowing, and long-term goals?

As 2025 comes to an end, and a brand-new year awaits you, you are given a new opportunity to reset, rebuild, and recharge. Smart money habits don’t require perfection, just steady progress. One of the best ways to get started or (restarted) is by focusing on the Four Pillars of Financial Wellness: Spend, Save, Borrow, Plan.

When these four pillars are in balance, they help form a strong, sustainable financial foundation that can support you through life’s unpredictable moments and help you reach your biggest financial dreams.

Below, we’ll walk through each pillar and share simple, realistic resolutions to help you make 2026 your smartest financial year yet.

Read more

Smart Money Tips to Save More This Holiday Season

 

New toys, tech, and other gifts are fun to receive during the holidays, but festive spending can quickly spiral. Add in travel, decorations, and delicious meals, and it’s easy to see why many households find themselves with thousands of dollars of holiday debt after the season has passed. A recent survey found that 52% of shoppers plan to spend less this year than in the last holiday season.

To help keep your budget on track, and not completely derail from holiday purchases, consider utilizing the following smart strategies. These helpful tips—from using deal-finder apps to carefully budgeting—can help you enjoy the holidays without waking up to debit in the new year.

Read more

CDs vs. Share Certificates: The Showdown

Same, Same, but Different:

Both CDs and Share Certificates are like the dependable tortoises of the savings world. They're slow and steady, locking in your money for a set period in exchange for a guaranteed return. Think of them as your financial safety blankets, keeping your funds cozy and growing until you're ready to use them.

Read more

Why It Is Important to Do Monthly Bank Statement Reviews

In the labyrinth of personal finance, your credit union or bank statement serves as a guiding light, illuminating your path to financial health and security. It's more than just a piece of paper or a digital record—it's a mirror reflecting your financial habits, transactions, potential vulnerabilities, and banking activity over a specific period.

Read more

Home Warranty 101: Making the Right Choice

Ah, the joys and jitters of home ownership! Picture this: you've just cozied up in your dream home, but alas, your trusty appliances and systems decide it's time to throw a wrench in the works. Enter the answer to your problems - your home warranty. By understanding how home warranties work, you can make informed decisions about whether to invest in one for your home, considering your needs, budget and more.

Here's what you need to know to make the right choice for your household.

Read more

1 2 3 4 5