The end of the year and/or beginning of the next year is usually a time when finances and money seem to be top-of-mind. Often when we think about money, we think about how to best manage it and stay organized. As you take this time to figure out your goals, organizing your financial life is […]
Life happens and we’re not always prepared for it financially. That’s why it’s important to keep an emergency fund as well as a savings account – and to know the difference between the two. Here we explain the difference between an emergency fund vs savings. What is an Emergency Funds Account? An emergency fund is an account […]
These days, how do you usually split restaurant tabs with others? What about rent or utilities? How did you end up paying for that vintage table you found off of Facebook Marketplace? Chances are you probably either pay by a card or through some sort of mobile banking app. We’ve come a long, long way […]
Gone are the days of having to rush to the bank after work to deposit your check or get cash. Cell phones do it all nowadays, including saving you time from having to go to the bank! The future of mobile banking is here, but even that technology continues to evolve and improve. We have […]
Mobile banking and financial services apps have changed the way people manage their money. In today’s digital world, cash is no longer king! Convenience is the name of the game.That is especially true when it comes to the way people are managing their finances. Self-service banking and digital banking through innovative mobile banking features are […]
“Managing our finances can feel overwhelming, and sometimes it even feels like financial companies want to keep it that way. The “paradox of choice” is real – way too many options, but not enough information on how we can pick the right solution. And then we question the financial decisions we’ve made.” – Timothy Rooney, […]
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.” – Albert Einstein What is F.I.R.E.? FIRE is a lifestyle movement that grew out of the GFC (the recession of 2007-2009 called the Global Financial Crisis). Its goal, as the name suggests, is for people […]
I always thought work was just something you did to ensure you weren’t eating ramen noodles for the rest of your life. ‘What do I love?’ ‘What am I meant to do in this world?’ ‘What am I passionate about?’ I wanted those answers – and I wanted them NOW! – Nicole Burskey The Calling […]
You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers; You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions. – Naguib Mahfouz, Egyptian author and Nobel laureate: Literature (1911 – 2006) Investing does seem complicated, but it doesn’t necessarily need to be! Part of the problem is the sheer volume of information […]
You earn it, you save it, you spend it wisely – now protect it! – Chad Butler, President Shedding credit card utilization and any associated accumulating high-interest debt balance is a truly noble accomplishment. However, some people question how they can protect their debit card information if they are not using credit cards, particularly online. […]
