Why emergency funds feel hard to build
Why emergency funds feel hard to build Building an emergency fund sounds simple when the advice is reduced to a few words: spend less, save more, and leave the money alone until you need it. […]
Understanding the difference between saving and investing
The terms saving and investing are often used together, but they are not the same thing. Both involve setting money aside for the future, yet they are designed for different purposes and work in different […]
The right way to use a CD in a changing rate environment
Interest rates change over time, and when they do, the rates available on savings products can change as well. One month rates may look different from the next, which can make products such as Certificates […]
Why Midwest living still makes financial sense
For years, headlines about the cost of living have focused on rising home prices, longer commutes, crowded cities, and increasing financial pressure in some of the country’s largest metropolitan areas. At the same time, many […]
Why Midwest living still makes financial sense
For years, headlines about the cost of living have focused on rising home prices, longer commutes, crowded cities, and increasing financial pressure in some of the country’s largest metropolitan areas. At the same time, many […]
The future of banking may be more human, not less
Banking has changed dramatically in a relatively short period of time. Tasks that once required a trip to a branch can now happen from a phone or computer in minutes. Customers can check balances, transfer […]
Financial docs: What to keep and what to shred
What to Keep and What to Shred Paper has a way of piling up. Bank statements get tucked into drawers, tax documents find their way into folders, and receipts, warranties, insurance paperwork, and old bills […]