For Parents: Best Graduation Present EVER

Congratulations to the class of 2024! If you’re the parent of a graduating high school senior, congratulations to you, too! This spring will be a whirlwind of special assemblies, final concerts, awards ceremonies, prom—and presents! You may have bought that showy car for graduation—or a new computer for college.

You’re probably realizing that graduation also brings a role change for you. Your new graduate is legally an adult for many purposes. 18-year-olds can marry and vote, and (males only) must register for the draft at 18. They can purchase a gun (subject to individual state laws). If your graduate is college bound, you may have learned that colleges are required to meet privacy rules under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). That means that in any college or university that receives federal funding, access to the student’s records is tightly restricted.

Be Aware of Coronavirus Scams

Scammers never stop. They can take any situation and devise ways to trick people out of their money and steal their identities. Be aware of scams and know how to respond.

Are you prepared for an emergency?

It is important to have your financial, medical, and other vital, personal information in one place, ready to go in case of an emergency.

COVID and Cash: Paying Bills In Uncertain Times

Developing a plan for paying bills means examining and prioritizing all expenses and separating wants from needs.

7 Resources to Prevent Elder Financial Abuse

Financial abuse of elders is a serious problem in today’s world. The financial exploitation of older adults has exploded in recent years and it’s important that we become more vigilant in protecting vulnerable individuals from becoming potential victims.

Are You a Financial Hoarder?

You may wonder what a “Financial Hoarder” is. To hoard is to amass something of personal value, to hide or store away; it has multiple causes and varies in severity, but how do you know if you, or someone you know, is a Financial Hoarder?

Sandwich Generation? Advice When Managing a Parent’s Finances

If you’re part of the sandwich generation — where you’re caring for children and aging parents — life can get pretty hectic. Especially if you’re managing your parent’s finances.

How Do You Know When Your Parents Need Help with Money?

Talking to parents about their money is difficult for most people. It is essential to intervene, however, when elder parents are losing the ability to manage their finances.

Taking Charge of Your Credit

BUILDING CREDIT: Establishing and taking charge of your credit is useful for everything from buying a home or car to satisfying a potential employer

The 5 Pillars for a Strong Financial Literacy Foundation

Explore these five pillars of a strong financial literacy foundation to create budgets, track expenses, understand bank statements and more.

Top 10 Financial Organizational Tips For Peace of Mind

Use these top ten financial organizational tips to help keep track of your financial records and build peace of mind for you and your family.

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