According to Equifax, Baby Boomer households represent both the largest portion of the nation's current household population (37.5%) and investable assets (45.5%). In total, they hold $14.5 trillion (yes, trillion!) in investable [...]
The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and will run through November 30, 2022. Weather forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) Climate Prediction Center expect 2022 to be the seventh [...]
The economic picture in America is looking bleak and your members may be feeling the financial strain of living through an economic downturn. The $20 it took to fill up their cars at the gas [...]
In my last post on this topic, I shared some of the survey results and insights on the evolving homeownership journey that Blend delivered in their last webinar. With all the recent shifts in the [...]
In a rut? Here are 13 ideas to help make the most of your summer... You’re ready to take advantage of the warm summer months that feel like freedom — especially after the challenging couple [...]
According to our Q3 2022 Consumer Pulse, rising interest rates is one of the top five concerns for Americans in 2022. It’s understandable — a rise in interest rates can impact numerous parts of your [...]
Gas prices these days, am I right? Not that you need the stats if you’ve made a trip to the gas pump lately, but here they are: On March 6, the price of regular [...]
If you or someone you know is looking to buy a car, there are probably a hundred things you should consider. But to save time, I'm going to throw out three things that you should [...]
Thanks to recent world events, gas prices have skyrocketed. In Rochester alone, the price of gasoline has risen to over $4 a gallon, with no signs of going down any time soon. The result is [...]
Ah, summer! Time for lazy days spent lounging by the pool, backyard barbeques, fireflies at dusk, and everyone’s favorite—summer vacation. Pent-up pandemic travel demand is still in full force, with 73% of Americans [...]
One of the happiest events in almost any couple’s lives is getting married. It’s also one of the most expensive. Paying for the venue, the catering, the decorations and even the transportation can [...]
Work travel has reemerged to levels of the Before Times. I often find myself on the road, speaking at different credit union conferences, meetings, and executive readouts. It’s been a blast! Not only is [...]
Food. It’s one of the necessities of life. Yet, keeping you and your family fed can take a large portion of your budget. The following tips from our partners at FoolProof can help you [...]
It’s nice when your finances are in good shape. But even when you’re on the right track, it's not hard to get derailed. Here are four things that can knock your finances off-track… [...]
Not so long ago, banking relationships were a staple of American life. Local banks and credit unions were a critical component of local communities, where tellers and customers or members often knew one another by [...]
