Best Ways to Start Saving for the Holidays
“Christmas in July” is the name of a movie in which a man called Jimmy is tricked into believing he’s won $25,000 in a national radio contest. (It’s from 1940, but the point remains.) He promptly goes out and blows his winnings on a shopping spree. When the truth comes…
How Much 20-Somethings Should Save
Your 20s may seem like an odd time to think of retirement, but it’s actually the perfect moment to start planning for your later years. That’s because the earlier you start saving, the more time your money has to grow. Savers who begin setting aside 10% of their earnings at…
Debunked Banking Myths
There are numerous misconceptions, false information, and myths involving banks and the services that they might offer. Learning the truth about some of the biggest banking myths can help you understand your bank better and manage your financial situation in the best way possible. Check out these banking myths that we…
Protecting Yourself from Text and Email Phishing
According to a 2015 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, more than 23% of people open phishing messages, and 11% open attachments in these messages. Now you may be asking, what is phishing? Phishing is the act of using fraudulent, but official looking, emails, text messages and websites to trick a…
Money Managing Tips for College Freshmen
August has arrived and many high school seniors are eager to head off to college to start the next phase of their life. Although college is an exciting time for students, it requires young people to assume a greater responsibility for managing their own money. While college students might detest…