According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.9% in August 2025, marking the fastest annual inflation rate since January. That means for many Americans, their savings are worth a little less than they w…
Category: Financial Wellness
Saving money sounds like something we should all be doing, and most of us genuinely want to. But when bills and everyday expenses pile up, it starts to feel like something you’ll “get around to” some other time. When you automate your savings, you stop…
There are questions about money that people don’t ask out loud. Not because they don’t care but because somewhere along the way, they were made to feel ashamed or like they should already know the answers. Most of us weren’t taught how to handle money …
Recent reports show that the average cost of room and board at public colleges is nearly $13,000 per year, or over $50,000 over four years. That’s in addition to the average in-state, four-year tuition of $11,610 at public colleges. Putting your child …
Debt can feel like a heavy secret, one that resides in the quiet parts of your mind, manifesting as stress, shame, and self-doubt. If you’ve ever found yourself avoiding your bank account, ignoring phone calls, or thinking, “If I just don’t look at it,…
Experiencing periodic anxiety over your finances is normal. However, as more Americans are forced to contend with inflation, cost-of-living increases, and stagnating wages, worries over money are becoming increasingly commonplace. If you’re not sure ho…
October sits in that awkward space between back-to-school and the holidays. You probably feel it too: budgets feel a little bit stretched, calendars start to get crowded, and the “I’ll figure it out later” voice gets louder and louder, day by day. Soun…
Credit card companies generally give you a month-long grace period during which no interest accrues on your purchases. However, if you carry a balance from one statement period to the next, you will generally accrue interest on those amounts. The rate …
Investing can feel intimidating, especially when financial jargon gets in the way. Words like “risk” or “diversification” may seem abstract, but at their core, they describe choices about where and how to put your money to work. Two of the …
If you’ve followed the market for any length of time, you know the share prices of investments can fluctuate wildly. This can make it difficult to decide when to invest, especially for new investors. Fortunately, there’s something that might help simpl…