Archive - October 2018

The first step in protecting yourself from identity theft is understanding what identity theft actually is. It’s defined as “the illegal use of someone else’s personal information usually in order to obtain money or credit.”   Do you have a credit card?  In a study by Experian, 81% of people said they rely on their banks and credit card companies to protect them from fraud. We don’t want you to fall in that 81%, so we suggest these 4 ways you can protect Read More

Finding different ways to save can be tough, however, we want to encourage you to stay on track and jumpstart your finances. With these fun money challenges, you can push yourself to become the savvy saver we know you can be! 1.   52 Week Face Off Instead of changing your spending habits overnight, try this challenge. Over the course of the year, you’ll end up with a grand slam total of $1,378. Start by putting one dollar in a jar the Monday of week number one. Increase it by Read More

Finding ways to make money fun can be difficult when working with your little one. However, starting money management off right when they’re small is a must! Use these tips and tricks to teach your child to be a successful money master. Utilize Clear Jars Use a clear jar to allow your child to see their money grow. Just talking about how their dollar from yesterday is two dollars today doesn’t click for them. Let them put money into a place where they can continuously see it grow Read More

Exciting adventures wait for you while away at college. However, your spending habits may put a damper on the fun. Don’t become one of those students who falls into a deep hole of debt. Stay afloat with some of these simple tips you can implement today! Avoid Late Fees Late fees sneak up and build in a hurry. Be sure to utilize apps that will remind you when bills are due and cancel anything unnecessary such as cable or gym memberships. Limit Eating Out Going out with friends every Read More