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Budgeting 101: Finding the right budget for you

Whether money is tight, you’re saving up for a big purchase, or you just want to keep track of your finances, budgeting is an essential skill when it comes to money management. But making a budget and sticking to it...

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Budgeting 102: How to make it stick

So, it’s a new year and one of your resolutions is to budget better. You’ve read our blog “Budgeting 101: Finding the right budget for you,” and you’ve decided which type of budget to implement. Now, you need to make...

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A guide to combining finances for newlyweds

With as much excitement as marriage brings, there is still a big to-do list that comes after the wedding day. I want to share with you four areas my wife and I focused on to make that transition seamless.

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Retirement planning: Strategies for maximizing your retirement savings

Are you ready to secure your financial future by maximizing your retirement savings? Whether you’re just beginning your career or you’ve been in the workforce for a few years, it’s never too early to start planning for retirement. In fact,...

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Boost your financial resolutions with these wealth management strategies

A new year is always the perfect time to reflect on our financial habits and set resolutions that will pave the way for a more secure and prosperous future. Whether you’re still going strong with your financial resolutions for 2024...

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Kids and cash: 3 tips from a fellow parent for teaching your kids about money

Parents, feeling like an ATM these days? Me too! Whether it’s my tween daughters and all their skincare products or my sports-obsessed son wanting the latest and greatest baseball bat or basketball shoes, it seems like my current life stage...

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Balancing family travel with long-term financial planning

Meaningful experiences rarely happen by accident. Use these family travel tips to balance making memories with long-term financial planning.

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Using home equity to finance your remodel, with help from Mortgage Banker Jill Salter

Are you thinking about making home improvements or planning your next renovation project? You may want to consider using the equity in your home to finance a remodel. Jill Salter, a mortgage banker based out of Brandon, is passionate about...

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New home construction: What to know before building, according to Mortgage Banker Britt Strum

New home construction is an intricate process that, according to Mortgage Banker Britt Strum, will test even the most patient of homebuyers. But those who are up to the challenge can look forward to moving into a brand new home...

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Our Personal Bankers share 5 small ways to grow your savings

Considering saving more money was the fourth most popular New Year’s resolution for 2023, you might be looking for the best ways to grow your savings in the new year. The great thing about saving money is that there are...

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