Whether you still receive paper statements, or access them online, how closely do you review yours each month? According to banking experts, there are five things you don’t want to ignore on your statement. AOL breaks down the key aspects of these essential documents:
Top Tips to Help You Save on Groceries
Nowadays, we are all looking for ways to save at the grocery store. While some forecast food prices will improve, it never hurts to have some tried and true strategies you can use to spend less at the checkout counter. MSN.com offers this advice:
Topics: Financial Education, Lifestyle
3 Myths About Credit Cards You Shouldn’t Believe
Chances are you have received conflicting advice about credit cards. Are they good or are they bad? It can be confusing to know when and how to use one properly. Or to understand how their use can impact your credit score. The Motley Fool wants to dispel some common myths you may have been told:
Topics: Financial Education
Why You Should Consider Opening a Brokerage Account for Your Child
Typically, when we think of investing, it is considered something you do as an adult. It is widely considered one of the best ways to save money. But have you ever considered opening a brokerage account for your child? There are many reasons you should. If you want to help them save for their own future, Time magazine outlines how to open a...
Topics: Financial Education, Family
There are many different types of fraud today. Perhaps one of the most heinous are scams that target the elderly. One news station recently reported how this type of fraud is on the rise, and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming victims:
Topics: Financial Education
Tips for Meeting Your Savings Goals
Working to save money can be a drag. It takes discipline, effort, and planning. And to be honest, it isn’t very fun. Sure, the results can feel great. But as you work to meet your savings goals, it is common to suffer from, “frugal fatigue.” You know it is important to save, but why does it have to be so hard? MSN has tips for staying on track...
Topics: Personal Banking, Financial Education
Sales of electric vehicles continue to rise in 2024. There are many reasons to consider buying one. Did you know you could save on your taxes if you do so? In May, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released its final rules for the federal tax credit program. Electrek.com helps break down what it could mean for your pocketbook:
Topics: Financial Education
Yes, You Should Continuing Investing After You Retire
When we think about investing, the focus is normally on saving money for retirement. Many consider it to be too risky once you have reached that milestone, and instead plan to hold on to their money and draw from their accounts as needed. Rob Berger of Forbes magazine explains why it is important, and beneficial, to continue investing after you...
Topics: Retirement, Financial Education
Best Ways to Save on Summer Travel
While people vacation year round, summer is by far the most popular time for most. The weather is warmer, your schedule is more open. But can you afford to take that trip? You can save for your next vacation with these tips from MSN.com:
Topics: Financial Education
First Federal Bank: Empowering the Next Generation with Money Management Skills
Through partnerships with local schools, First Federal Bank is dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial decisions. By accessing tools from Banzai, a premium online financial literacy program, First Federal and educators are teaching students better financial habits for free.
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