How Changing the Way You Think Can Improve Your Financial Luck March 16, 2018 Several years ago, the only commercial flight out of the Virgin Islands to Puerto Rico was cancelled. As disgruntled passengers sat around cursing their bad luck, one man had an interesting idea: he decided to charter a private plane for $2,000 to Puerto Rico and charged impatient travelers $39 per head. Before people started boarding,… Read More
Six Tricks to Stress Less About Money and Sleep More March 11, 2018 62 percent of us worry about money so much it regularly impacts our sleep, according to a national survey by CreditCards.com. This means that two out of three people are laying awake at night thinking about their finances. When you consider that sleep deprivation can impair your judgment, lead to high blood pressure, weight gain… Read More
Seven Inexpensive Tips to Help Increase Your Home’s Value February 20, 2018 According to Business Insider, the best time to sell is slowly approaching. In early May, houses sell faster and for more money than any other time of the year. If you’re eager to get your home “real estate ready” in hopes of taking advantage of the bustling market, but don’t have a big budget for trendy upgrades,… Read More
Seven Cost-Saving Date Ideas to Create the Perfect Valentine’s Day February 10, 2018 What does love cost? For the average person, it’s about $137. That’s how much most people spend on Valentine’s Day, and that doesn’t even factor in costs for dates, activities or dining out. Among all U.S. consumers, we shell out a total of $18.2 billion on our loved ones. If these numbers leave you feeling… Read More
14 Things to do for Yourself on February 14th February 1, 2018 Like it or not, Valentine’s Day is approaching. But there is no need to sulk if you’re single. In 2017, the average customer was predicted to spend $136 on gifts, which is about $18.2 billion total across the U.S. If you don’t have a sweetheart to spoil on Valentine’s Day, here are 14 inexpensive (or… Read More
Four Steps You Can Take To Improve Your Credit Score January 18, 2018 Your credit score is something you don’t think about until you really need it. Maybe it’s when you’re standing in line for the new iPhone and find out you’ll be required to pay a deposit because of poor credit. Cue sad face emoji. 😢 While it may be tempting to sign up for another store credit… Read More
Seven Tips To Help You Land That Job This New Year January 11, 2018 There is a mountain of job postings saved in your inbox; you are swimming in rejection emails and your motivation is slowly fading. You’re not alone. According to Forbes, the millennial unemployment rate is 12.8 percent, more than double the national average of 4.9 percent. Luckily, if you’re in the market, the New Year may… Read More
Seven Cost Cutting Resolutions to Kick Start Your 2018 Savings Plan December 28, 2017 The start of a new year is the perfect time to kick-start a savings plan for 2018. As you look ahead, consider your financial goals or dreams. Is this your year to get out of debt, buy a house, plan that once in a lifetime trip or just build up your rainy-day fund? Every dollar… Read More
The Evolution of Checking Accounts: Fun and Weird Facts About How Checking Came to Be December 21, 2017 You probably don’t think much about your checking account. Money comes in, money goes out, and it came with a nifty debit card. Like anything else, checking accounts have a rich history with plenty of fun anecdotes. This may just be what you need to win that trivia night. So in honor of those who… Read More
What You Need to Open a Personal Bank Account December 11, 2017 Today’s to-do list: open a bank account, aka, adulting. “Ugh,” you think, “why isn’t this something that was taught in school instead of the Pythagorean theorem?” Not to fear we have the inside scoop straight from the horse’s mouth (we’re bankers after all). Banking 101 is now in session; so grab your pen, paper, and… Read More