Financial Education Center

Helping Teens Gain Financial Readiness

Thanks to our 24/7 digital world, kids are now marketed to more than any other generation in history.

Your Teen is Turning 18 Soon. Are You Ready for What Will Change?

Let’s talk more about your teen’s transition to adulthood and how you can be fully prepared for the changes that will come.

An Education in Financial Matters

If you’re just starting out in the world of banking, it can be very overwhelming. Let’s run through some commonly asked questions as you enter adulthood and transition to a better way of banking.

Establishing a Healthy Board in a Family-Owned Business

A board of directors is the fiduciary arm of a company on behalf of its shareholders. Its purpose is to help guide the company on important decisions, including hiring senior team members and setting salaries; making decisions on investments and dividends, mergers and acquisitions; and setting goals for the team and providing the resources to support those objectives to help ensure a company’s long-term success.

Can Teens Help Pay for College?

Parents often think of the college tuition price tag as being their primary responsibility. However, depending on each family’s unique situation, who is paying for college and how much is paid out-of-pocket, can vary widely.

What's the Difference Between a 529 Savings Plan and Prepaid Tuition Plan?

529 savings plans are more popular than 529 prepaid tuition plans because they are broader in scope and more flexible. Most every state offers at least one 529 savings plan, but only a handful of states offer a prepaid tuition plan.