Financial Fundamentals Blog

Direct deposit is wonderful, but if you’re not taking the time to review your pay stub now and again, you could be missing crucial mistakes. Learn about common payroll deductions to help make sure you’re being paid all you deserve.

We’ve arrived at that magical time of year where parents scour sale ads and coupon apps for hot deals while children try to squeeze every last minute out of summer break. Yes, it’s back-to-school shopping season.

If you’ve racked up debt you’re now struggling to pay, it’s easy to feel like you don’t have good options to restore your financial stability and dig yourself out of this hole.

Fraudulent unemployment claims have reached dramatic levels during the pandemic. Claims continue to rise across the United States, and Ohio is no exception. According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, over 128,000 claims were filed in March of 2021. Of those 128,000 claims, at least 19,000 have been flagged as...

Did you know that every time you apply for credit, you could be impacting your credit score? Potential creditors or lenders check your credit history each time you apply for a new credit card or loan. Depending on the scenario and the inquiry, you could see a change in your credit score. Here’s a quick comparison of hard and...

Using digital banking options and automating your financial life can save you time, money, and the general stress of worrying about whether your banking is handled from day to day. Here are a few tips to how you can save yourself some headaches by putting your finances on autopilot.

Winter weather has a way of sneaking up with its snow, ice and chilling winds. However unwelcome it might be, it does serve as a helpful reminder to check in on your home energy usage. Considering that the average American family spends more than $2,000 each year on utilities – with a good portion of that cost wasted energy – an energy audit can help you confirm that you’re getting the most bang for your buck.
 
Here are a few easy ways that you can make a difference in your energy costs.
 

Summer is officially here, which means families across the United States are preparing to go on vacation. While vacations are great way to spend quality time with loved ones and to unwind, the credit card bills that accumulate afterwards can sour memories of the trip.

Take the time to plan a vacation that will leave you with good memories instead of debt. Here are some tips to keep in mind while planning.
 

As soon as you start your business and are ready to accept and spend money, you should open a business checking account. It’s an important step to take because you want to make sure your business and personal accounts are separate. This helps you better determine how much your business is spending and receiving. Let’s take a...

If you own a business, you may be wondering if it’s worth it to have a separate business checking account. It may seem easier to just use a personal checking account for your business purposes to avoid fees. However, there are certain risks associated with this approach. Let’s explore the ins and outs of this type of checking...

We all have ideas of what we want our retirement to look like. We have the ideal picture of where we want to be, what we want to do, and what we want to see. But you need to make sure you’re prepared for those things.

You have big dreams for your home. Maybe you want to replace your roof, remodel your kitchen, or expand your entertainment spaces. No matter how large or small your home improvement goals are, you need a way to make your dreams a reality.