Financial Education Center

Adopt Advance Medical Directives for Health Care

At some point in your life, you may become incompetent; that is, lacking the mental capacity to make or communicate responsible health-care decisions for yourself. Without directions to the contrary, medical professionals are generally compelled to make every effort to save and sustain your life.

Developing a Spending Plan

Your spending plan is your active strategy for getting where you want to go. Think of your spending plan as a road map that helps you reach your goals, as well as give you a sense of direction. Your spending plan not only puts you in charge of how your money is being spent on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis, but it also gives you a sense of control.

Saving for College? Consider a 529 Education Savings Plan

It’s no secret that college tuition is expensive and has become more expensive over the years. In fact, a recent study shows that within the last ten years, tuition at private, out-of-state, and in-state universities have all increased significantly.

Should I Withdraw Money From My Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to Pay for My Child's College Tuition?

If you're considering withdrawing money from your traditional IRA or Roth IRA to help pay for college, you'll want to evaluate several factors.

Will Your Spring Home Improvement Project Make You Money?

The spring season is always a great time to get started on those long overdue home improvement projects in order to get prepared for all of the upcoming warm weather activities. If you’ve made the decision to get started, then you may want to consider the projects and their return on your investment.

10 Tips to Green Your Home and Save Money

If you’re a homeowner, chances are you care about protecting the environment – and saving money. Fortunately, there are some things you can do around your house to help you do both.