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When people think of savings, they usually think of long-term goals, such as an emergency fund, car or home down payment, etc. However, many people overlook the benefits of savings accounts for short-term goals.

Many financial institutions offer savings accounts for specific goals. Why should you consider opening one of these? First, having a particular goal helps people save. When you’ve identified what you’re saving for, you’re more apt to contribute because...

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank, a loved one, the government or law enforcement. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $12.5 billion to phishing scams and other fraud in 2024 — an increase of 25% over 2023.

These...

As summer rolls around kids are usually excited to earn (or spend) money. From lemonade stands to summer jobs, it’s always great to see their desire for earning money. And with that drive, it’s also a great time to enforce good financial habits, like saving.

Here’s some quick tips on how to support and teach your children about savings.

Younger Children (Ages 4-6)

At this age, visual learning is the best. While every kid likely...

Owning a home is a great investment, but if it’s your first time, it can seem overwhelming. Having a plan and knowing what to consider is the first step to successful home ownership. Before you begin scouring real estate sites, consider these important steps so you can find exactly what you want, within your budget.

1. Know Your Credit Score

Before anything, you’ll want to check your credit score, which can help you secure better loan options....

Cyber attackers are constantly looking for ways to access financial institutions and the biggest most popular entry point is through email. Cyber attackers are targeting the email accounts of people you know, like or trust at entities such as trade associations, vendors, auditors and regulators. Taking over an email account of an individual at one of these entities allows the attacker to send malicious emails that are actually from the email account of the individual’s account...

During the holiday season, you might expect to get more deliveries. Some might even be surprise gifts. Scammers are counting on that when they send fake delivery notifications to you by email and text, hoping you'll click. Here's how to spot these scams.

You get an email or text saying you missed the delivery. Or it might say your item can't be delivered because you need to update your street address or zip code. Sometimes, these scammers create a sense of urgency...