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Aug 05, 2022 / Money Tips

Three Tips for Following Through with Your Financial Goals

Today, it seems that everyone is an expert on the topic of personal finance and they all seem know exactly what you should be doing with your money. What they seem to miss, however, is that personal finance should be—as the name implies—personal. After all, you’re on your own, unique financial path and your goals…

Jul 30, 2022 / Money Tips

What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean for You?

Interest rates are rising and the sky is falling! Okay, it’s not all doom and gloom. Yes, the Federal Reserve recently raised rates. And yes, more increases may be coming, but there are both good and bad things about rising rates, and it all impacts…

Jul 08, 2022 / Money Tips

Understanding Term Deposits: Easy Investments with Guaranteed Growth

These days, it seems that economic uncertainty is everywhere you look. Supply chain and labor shortages have disrupted many industries, inflation is at a 40-year high, and the stock market has been incredibly volatile. While no one knows exactly what the economic picture will look…

May 27, 2022 / Money Tips

How to Choose the Right Checking Account

A checking account is a checking account is a checking account. You put your money in, you take your money out, you get a little interest, and that’s what it’s all about. You can find the same hokey-pokey routine at every bank or credit union…

Apr 15, 2022 / Money Tips

Two Ways to Combat the Rising Costs of College

College is expensive. It’s always been a stretch for students to save up and work their way through two to four years of traditional college, trade school, vocational school, or some other institution of higher learning. And, it’s only getting pricier with each passing year.…

Mar 29, 2022 / Money Tips

How Mobile Is Your Wallet?

As with nearly everything else in the world, wallets have gone digital. This isn’t exactly a new trend. Mobile wallets have been around since 2011. But it’s one that more and more consumers are embracing. Big bulky wallets are out. Digital wallets that you can…

Mar 11, 2022 / Money Tips

How to Help Your Kids Pay for College

College is expensive, and it’s getting pricier with each passing year. If you want a more detailed description of higher education expenses (emphasis on higher), check out last week’s post about the true cost of college. But suffice to say, it’s not a stretch to…

Mar 07, 2022 / Money Tips

How to Prepare Your Teens Financially for College

Sending your teen to college is a bitter-sweet experience. On the one hand, you’re sad to see them go. On the other, you’re glad to get rid of them. You’re excited that they’re pursuing their education, but nervous about the life lessons they’re about to…

Feb 18, 2022 / Money Tips

Teach Your Teens Financial Independence (The $100 Head Start)

As parents, one of your primary responsibilities is to help your kids help themselves. You can’t be with them 24/7 (and let’s face it, the constant questions about when their dinner will be ready get real old, real fast). But one of the most important…

Feb 04, 2022 / Local Utah

How to Help Teens Save Money

Learning financial concepts can be complicated for young people. Saving money, in particular, can be a difficult lesson to learn when income is low and every possible expense is so exciting. On top of that, financial education is rarely prioritized at the high school level,…