Financial Education Center

Children and Finances: Four Activities to Help Solidify Understanding

You've likely heard your child ask questions related to finances before. When this happens, it's ideal to help them begin understanding money and the value in it. Here are four activities to help them start understanding money.

Savings Structures to Put Your Money to Work for Your Future

Americans are working hard to save money and plan for the future. While there is some value to socking cash away under the mattress or burying gold in the backyard, Americans have access to sophisticated savings tools that offer numerous advantages in saving for specific goals.

The Rising Costs of Raising a Family

Americans are feeling the pinch of higher costs for nearly every aspect of daily living. From gas to groceries, many are now experiencing the challenges of paying more for raising a family than even just a year ago.

Five Financial Tips for Planning a Wedding

Planning your dream wedding can bring a rush of excitement, but it's important that you have an understanding of how much you can afford. Here are some tips to consider during the planning process.

Tax-Advantaged Strategies for Education Savings

In saving for a child's college education, parents may want to consider certain tax-advantaged strategies. These strategies all share the common trait of reducing the amount of taxes owed.

What Tax-Advantaged Alternatives Do I Have?

Investors who've accumulated an adequate cash reserve are to be commended. But as strange as it sounds, it is possible to save too much. Although this may not sound like much of a problem, it can be if you save too much of what you should be investing.