Articles to Help You On Your Financial Journey

Use the 50-30-20 approach to meet your budgeting needs.

Explore the benefits of a free checking account in New York. Discover no fees, flexible options, and exclusive perks for your financial peace of mind.

Why are people afraid to talk about money? It’s one of the most common stressors for Americans. Find out why – and how you can start to break the ice – in this article.

Is your home ready for winter? Easily get ahead with these 5 winter-prep tips. This short read gives you standard and pro ways to get ready.

You’ve heard the horror stories. Piles of credit card debt. Killer interest rates. So how do you avoid the same mistakes? This quick-start guide gets you going in the right direction.

Refinancing an existing car loan is one way to save some money and lower your debt. We’ve rounded up the top four things to consider before talking to your bank or credit union about a refi.

Ah, the intertwining of finances! Of all the complexities of a relationship, this is perhaps the most delicate. Should you and your spouse or partner combine accounts into a joint checking account? Or should you keep them separate? To answer that, let’s look at the top three pros and cons of establishing a joint account.

So you need a Personal Loan. Or do you need a Personal Line of Credit (LOC) Aren’t they basically the same thing? Not exactly, and understanding the key differences will be important in determining which is the better option for you. Let's run through three of the biggest differences between Personal Loans and Lines of Credit.

It’s happened to a lot of us. You’re out at the store, or about to pull money from the ATM, and your card stops working. It’s frustrating, and a little scary, but there’s usually a good reason behind the sudden issue. Here are some common reasons your debit card might stop working, and what to do if that happens.