Managing Debt as Interest Rates Rise
Debt can be a challenge to manage, even in the best of times. Now, with the economy in the news nearly every day, how do you effectively manage your debt as the cost of borrowing for things like homes, cars,…
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Your Credit Score
Staying on top of your credit has never been easier. Access your credit score, full credit report, credit monitoring, financial tips, and education – all for free! All of this is available to you within Online Banking – without impacting…
Protecting the Elderly from Becoming Scam Victims
In the last two decades the over-65 population of the world has greatly increased, and so has the average life expectancy. In the same period there have been dramatic advances in technology as well as a surge in the number…
Why Your Credit Score Is Important
Why is it important to have a good credit score? Simply put, lenders determine your credit worthiness by those three digits – making it more than a number. A good credit score will determine whether you get approved for loans and the…
Coping with Inflation? Be Budget Aware.
Inflation continues to put pressure on household budgets. From groceries to gas, record-breaking inflation means the purchasing power of your money is decreasing each month. Our partners at GreenPath Financial Wellness offer you the following steps to remain “budget aware”…
Saving for Retirement
It’s never too early, or too late, to start saving for retirement. Whether you have already started saving or not, you may wonder what options are available to you. Two popular retirement savings vehicles are the traditional IRA and Roth…
Student Loan Scams – What You Need to Know
Calls and texts from individuals claiming to have the ability to erase student loan debt are on the rise. The Department of Education estimates that 45 million people currently have student loan debt totaling more than $1.5 trillion, with deadlines…
College Planning
While the price tag for a college education has edged down slightly during the pandemic, it’s important to plan ahead to determine how to fund – or partially fund – tuition, fees, room, board and everything else for four (or…
Amazon Impersonators are Targeting All of Us
We live in a fast-paced world, and we’re all attracted to the ease and convenience of online shopping. Chances are, you have an Amazon account – almost everyone does. Whether your cart stays filled with daily essentials, or you only…
Estate Planning Workshop
TNConnect is offering our members an Estate Planning Workshop on Tuesday, June 28, from 9am to 5pm. This workshop is designed to help members complete basic wills, Power of Attorney for financial affairs, living wills, or advanced care plans at…