Financial Education

With the holiday shopping season officially beginning this month, consumers will have a variety of financing options to choose from.

“It takes a village” is a common phrase that evokes qualities such as care, support, vulnerability, progress and unity.

Payments on federal student loans were paused for forty-three months, beginning at the start of 2020 and lasting through September 2023. In May, the federal government announced that collections would resume on defaulted federal student loans.

Take a good look at your surroundings and your daily routine. What’s working, and what isn’t? Here are some ideas for things you can do during January to set yourself up for success this year: 

Living in a high-interest rate environment presents a unique opportunity for your finances to grow in a significant way.

Many parents hope to be able to send their child to college, but that diploma doesn't come cheap.

Credit scores say a lot about financial health and habits, as they indicate to prospective lenders how much of a financial risk a person is when requesting a loan for a big-ticket item.

Approximately 78% of people who work for companies with fewer than 10 employees and about 65% of people who work for companies with 10 to 24 employees do not have access to a retirement plan at work.

"Capital," in investment terms, is money to finance the purchase of equipment, supplies and products. 

Does your business accept card payments from either businesses or the government? If so, your business may benefit by processing Enhanced Data. Submitting Enhanced Data with eligible transactions could result in savings on your processing costs.