NEWS YOU CAN USE
Opening Your First Account
OPENING YOUR FIRST ACCOUNT Opening an account at a bank or credit union is the first step toward owning your personal finances. Best of all? It’s super easy. Why Open an Account? Up until now, you’ve probably kept all of your money in your [...]
The Rule of 72
The Rule of 72 Calculating compound interest is complicated. Luckily, there’s a simple shortcut that helps you estimate how a fixed interest rate will affect your savings: the Rule of 72. The Basics The Rule of 72 is a tool used to estimate how [...]
Handling High Inflation
HANDLING HIGH INFLATION Slow and steady inflation is an expected part of a healthy financial system, but high inflation means high prices, rising interest rates, and lots of concerns about the best choices for our financial future. Inflation Refresher - Inflation is the value [...]
Financial To-Dos for Newlyweds
FINANCIAL TO-DOS FOR NEWLYWEDS Before the big day, sit down with your partner and talk finances. Some of these to-dos have a time limit—sometimes as short as two weeks after your wedding! Don’t miss out on money-saving adjustments by waiting too long after the [...]
What is a Bull or Bear Market?
WHAT IS A BULL OR BEAR MARKET? Financial news throws around a lot of confusing terms. Unless you know bear from bull, red from black, and The Dow from The NASDAQ, it can be hard to understand exactly what is being said. But it [...]
Recession FAQs
RECESSION FAQ Recessions are complex, intimidating, and varied. So we look for simple, easy, and general answers on how to deal with them. But broad generalizations have created recession myths that aren’t always true. Are Recessions Bad for Everyone? Not necessarily. Recessions are the [...]