Financial Fundamentals Blog

6 Tips for Managing Financial Anxiety

  • Beth Ann Tabak
Does your financial situation scare you? You’re not alone; a recent study found that 36 percent of working Americans are considered “financially fragile.” Read on for some tips to put you on stronger financial footing.

How to Protect Yourself Against Phone Spoofing

  • Beth Ann Tabak
Keep yourself safe from telephone scams

5 Things to Consider when Choosing a Checking Account

  • Beth Ann Tabak
A quick guide to finding the best checking account for you

How to Pay for College: A 3-Step Guide

  • Beth Ann Tabak
It’s no secret that higher education comes with a hefty price tag. The College Board reported that the average annual cost of a public four-year college for in-state students is $9,410 while out-of-state students face $23,980. Those attending a private four-year college are looking at an average annual cost of $32,410. Just reading these numbers can be overwhelming, let alone figuring out how to pay for them.
 
The good news is that for many students college is not an out-of-pocket expense because of the many available avenues of financial aid. Here’s a few ways to figure out how to pay for college without going broke.  
 

How to Stick to Your Travel Budget this Summer

  • Beth Ann Tabak
Ready to celebrate the summer before it’s time to head back inside for the long, cold winter? Here are a few tips to make sure your budget doesn’t go right out the window in the process.

The Benefits of Opening a Credit Union Youth Account

  • 7 17 Staff
Wondering when it’s time to teach finances to your child? We have good news: it’s never too early to teach financial literacy. In fact, a University of Michigan study has found that children as young as five years of age have feelings about spending and saving money.

How to pay an unexpected tax bill

  • 7 17 Staff
***This article is for informational purposes only.

For specific tax advice for your situation, consult a licensed tax professional. For some, tax season can be overwhelming and stressful—especially if they’ve fallen behind on their taxes.

Tax-Related Identity Theft: Common Signs You Might be a Victim

  • 7 17 Staff
Though the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that tax-related identity theft is on the decline, it’s still a possibility. Here are a few signs that could indicate you’re a victim.

How to Handle Financial Stress: 4 Expert Tips

  • 7 17 Staff
We all have stress in our lives, but sometimes nothing can match the stress we feel from our financial lives. Here are four helpful tips from KOFE (Knowledge of Financial Education) for handling financial stress.

Creating a College Student Budget: Your Essential Guide

  • 7 17 Staff
You’re half-way through your first semester of college. By now, you’ve successfully navigated which foods are the best – and the worst – in the cafeteria; you’ve negotiated sharing space with your new roommate; and you’ve found the best shortcut to get to your 8 a.m. class ON TIME. You’re off to a great start and a successful future!

Identity Theft: How to Stay Proactive and Lower Your Risk

  • 7 17 Staff
As we all know, the risk for identity theft is ever present. However, staying vigilant and being proactive in securing your information can help reduce that risk and eliminate headaches down the road. Here are a few steps that you can take to make your information more secure.

What is a Credit Report and Why Should You Check It?

  • 7 17 Staff
Your credit report might be the most important financial tool you have, but do you know why? Check out this primer on the basics of a credit report, and why it’s so essential to your financial life.