Are You Ready to Buy a Home?
Buying a home is a major financial decision—planning ahead helps you stay prepared and avoid overspending.
Saving on Back-to-school Supplies Without Breaking the Bank
It’s time for kids to head back to school. For many parents, that simple shift in seasons means a long list of to-dos — and expenses.
A Roadmap to Buying Your Next Car
Buying your next car doesn’t have to be stressful. In this video, we’ll cover everything you need to know - from setting a realistic budget to negotiating like a pro.
Funding Life’s Milestones: Turning Dreams Into Reality
We all have big dreams—like buying a car, owning a home, or taking a dream trip. Achieving them takes a clear plan and the right financial resources.
Are You Ready to Buy Your First Home
Ready to stop renting and start building something of your own? This video breaks down what you need to know so you can move forward with confidence toward your first home.
Rent or Buy — Which Is Right for You?
If you’re struggling to decide whether to buy or rent your next home, here are some financial and lifestyle considerations to keep in mind.
Car Conundrum: Should You Buy Out Your Lease?
Most leases come with a buyout option: You could purchase the car at the end of the lease, or even before. Is buying out a lease a good idea? Maybe, or maybe not.
Marrying and Money: How to Save for a Wedding
While the cost of nuptials has held steady over the past few years, too many couples are planning to borrow to cover the cost. Here's how to avoid the debt trap.
Family Finances: Saving to Have Children
What do you do when your heart demands something, but your bank account says no? That's the dilemma that many, find themselves in when they think about having a family.
Save on Your Next Kitchen Appliance Purchase
Prices for major appliances have certainly escalated with inflation and the latest smart technology, but here are some concrete ways you can help keep costs in line.
How to Budget for a Pet
Here are some considerations when planning for the next four-legged addition to your family.
How Much House Can I Afford?
You’ve saved toward this goal and think you’re ready to pull the trigger. But the real question is: How much house can I afford?
Budgeting for a Home Renovation
Whatever your reasoning, a well-planned renovation can increase the comfort and enjoyment — and the value — of your home if you set a reasonable budget one can afford and stick to it.
Better Budgeting for Major Repairs: Tips and Strategies
Major repairs — whether it’s a car engine failure, roof leak or plumbing emergency — can be stressful, both personally and financially.
Coping With Financial Setbacks
It’s not always a smooth ride when it comes to managing personal finances. Bumps in the road can derail your plans if you don’t take steps to protect yourself and stay on top of the situation. Here are some strategies that can help.
Joint Accounts: Teamwork or Trouble?
It’s important to consider your expectations about how a joint account will work within your relationship, and how to prevent it from becoming a source of conflict.
When It Comes to Buying a Home, Timing Isn’t Everything
If you try to wait until everything is perfect, you could miss your opportunity — or never act at all.
Mapping a Route to Your Next New Car Purchase
Whether you’re purchasing a car for the first time or you’ve been down this road many times before, here are tips to help ensure a smoother ride with this major purchase.