Whether as a business or an individual, your relationship with your banker and financial advisor is important. It requires a high level of trust that goes far beyond simply securing your money, conducting a transaction, or paying interest. As the banking industry has changed, customers have options that run from new online-only banks to huge…
You earned your degree and scored your first “real” job – congratulations! Your professional career is off and running. But what about your financial future? Amid all the paperwork, introductions and passwords is an important opportunity to set the course for your adult financial journey. Here are three easy tips to help keep you on…
If you’re like most parents, you’ve spent more than a few sleepless nights worrying about your child’s future. After general happiness and wellness, one major concern often tops our minds: How will we pay for college?
Mortgage interest rates are hovering near historic lows. At many lenders, rates are well below 4 percent. For a brief period in March, rates even dipped briefly below 3 percent. Not surprisingly, many homeowners are asking themselves, “Is now the time to refinance?” The answer is … maybe. Before you consider refinancing your existing mortgage,…
Needless to say, the COVID-19 pandemic has many of us feeling stress and anxiety. We are worried and losing sleep over one thing in particular: money. Some of us have lost jobs. Others have seen small businesses gutted. Virtually all of us are experiencing angst and uncertainty about what’s to come. It’s during times like…
It’s OK. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, fearful, or worried about the future. It’s only natural considering the current pandemic and resulting financial crisis. It’s normal to feel scared and uncertain at a time like this. For many of us, the angst we are feeling is about money. What if I lose my job?…