Creating a retirement budget can significantly enhance your peace of mind and reduce financial stress during your golden years.

Not everything related to finances must be classified as "good" or "bad." Personalizing your spending and saving can help create a healthy financial lifestyle.

Are you an ostrich, a peacock, a crow or an owl? Discover your relationship with money by looking at the key traits of four different financial personality types.

Do you know the difference between a bank and a credit union? We compare and contrast these two types of financial institutions to help you decide which is right for you.

Getting ready to purchase a car? Here are some tips on how to proceed. We'll discuss how to plan, get preapproved and find the vehicle that suits you and your needs.

Understanding how loans work can make them seem less scary. Here are some loan types, terminology and tips to make you feel more confident when applying for one.

You don't need a fortune-teller to figure out how to build your fortune. A well-thought-out budget will help prevent financial stress and increase spending abilities.

In case of injury, long-term illness, job loss or other sudden expenses, an emergency fund could be your safety net. Here is some advice on saving for the unexpected.

How long should you keep your receipts? Should you throw away appliance manuals? What about loan documents? Find out how to properly organize your paperwork.

You've probably heard the term credit score, thrown around, but what does it really mean? Discover how this number can affect your ability to get financing.

Not all magnetic strips or EMV chips are created equal. Learn the differences between credit cards, debit cards and prepaid debit cards when it comes to payment types.

Paper checks may not be as popular anymore, but understanding how a checking account works will help prevent missed payments and overdraft fees.  

Don't let terms like APR, principal and fixed-rate interest intimidate you. Learn to speak the language of mortgages to feel more confident when getting your home loan.

Understanding what bills you'll pay when you have your own place will help you create a budget and see if you're ready to make the leap. Rent and utilities are a part of it, but there are many more expenses that need to be considered. 

Get schooled in educational finances! College is expensive and student loans can be good funding sources, but they must be used correctly. Check out our materials regarding how federal loans differ from private ones, eligibility requirements, interest accrual and repayment options.

No one can predict the future, but having insurance can ease your stress about it. The video discusses how proper coverage protects you against losses, then the article offers more information. 

Are you aware of how vulnerable you are to identity theft? Seemingly innocent activities can leave you open to attacks, but you can also thwart some attempts to steal your information by following a few simple rules.

The stock market is complicated, but knowing its trends and how they affect investing provides the basis for making wise decisions when it comes to buying or selling.

There's no quick & easy way to boost your credit score. It takes dedication and discipline to steadily raise and maintain it. We have some tips for getting the job done, how long information stays on your report, and we'll debunk a few myths along the way.

If you, like most of us, don't have the money to pay for your car with cash, you'll probably end up buying or leasing. But what are the differences between these two options?

Financial cooperatives have been around for centuries, and today's credit union still embrace the same founding principles. Learn more about our standards along with a brief history of financial cooperatives in the United States by watching the video and reading the informative infographic below.