As your new graduate prepares to step into the next chapter of life – whether that's more education or starting a career – one of the best things you can do is help them understand how to use credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards wisely. Credit cards build...
Financial Focus
Financial Focus
Financial Focus: Saving for retirement: Are you Guessing or Planning?
How much do you need to save for retirement? Rather than picking a number out of thin air, $1 million for example, find a number that will support the lifestyle you envision. Begin by imagining your daily routine: Where are you living? Are you still in your current...
Financial Focus — Time for some financial spring cleaning
Spring is here – which means it’s once again time to wash the windows, organize your cabinets and steam your carpets. This year, in addition to tidying up around your house, why not also consider some financial spring cleaning? Here are some suggestions to consider:...
Financial Focus — Don’t lose track of financial accounts
Consider this: About one in seven people has unclaimed cash or property, totaling billions of dollars, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. People lose track of their money for a variety of reasons. They change jobs and forget...
Financial Focus — Five moves for young investors
If you’re just starting out in your career and thinking about investing for your future, what should you know? Consider these tips: Take advantage of your opportunities. Even while addressing your other concerns, such as loan payments, you may well have space in your...
Financial Focus — Carefully consider Social Security decisions
Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income but when should you start collecting them? Essentially, you’ll need to decide whether you’re going to take your benefits as early as possible, wait until your full retirement age (FRA) or...






