A Guide to Affording Your First Apartment
Education, Featured ArticleCongratulations on your new milestone… moving into your first apartment! While this is sure to be an exciting next chapter, it can also be overwhelming trying to understand the financial cost of apartment living. As a first-time renter, recognizing…
Elder Financial Abuse: How You Can Help
EducationAccording to the National Council on Aging, “estimates of elder financial abuse and fraud costs to older Americans range from $2.6 billion to $36.5 billion annually.”
If you suspect someone may be a victim of elder financial…
The Summer Before College: Helping Your Child Prepare for the Transition
Education, Featured ArticleAs a parent, some of the greatest joys in life are getting to watch your child grow into the person they were meant to be and witnessing their accomplishments… like, graduating and going to college!
Sending your child to college…
6 Tips for Improving Your Credit Score
EducationWhen it comes to your credit score, there’s almost always room for improvement. If you’ve pulled your score and you’re not satisfied with the number you received, there are several strategies to boost it. But first, you need a little insight…
Teaching Kids the Basics of Money
Education, Featured ArticleHave you ever asked yourself, “When should I start teaching my kids about finances?”
While there’s no right answer to this question, a good place to start is whenever they have developed fundamental math skills. This is typically…
April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month
Education, Featured Article, Savings, UncategorizedFinancial Literacy Awareness Month is observed nationwide by a variety of organizations. People all over the U.S. host educational events and activities throughout the month of April to promote the importance of financial literacy – especially…
Total Solar Eclipse: April 8th, 2024
Carmel Happenings, Evansville Happenings, Featured ArticleOn April 8th, 2024, we will get to experience an incredible natural phenomenon – a Total Solar Eclipse. To determine where you are in the path of totality, visit nationaleclipse.com.
What is a Total Solar Eclipse?
A Total…
Saving Money for Vacation
Featured Article, SavingsVacations are a wonderful time to relax on a beach, enjoy a cruise, or stroll through a new city. But one of the best parts is not having to stress over how to pay for it.
The first step for any vacation is to identify your budget.…
HeartSaver’s Wonka Golden Ticket Luncheon 2024
Evansville Happenings, Featured Article, UFB Events, United Fidelity Bank News“We call them ‘miracles in a box’ because they are just that…. They are the difference between life and death in a sudden cardiac situation.” - Kristin Wagmeister, HeartSaver Committee Member
On February 8th, we stepped into…
Start Saving Now for the Holidays, and Skip the Unwanted Debt
Featured Article, SavingsDo you wait until the last minute to start buying gifts?
Do you get carried away with spending during the holidays because you love seeing the joy on your loved ones faces when they open your gift?
Does your list of gifts for friends,…
It’s Time for Your Annual Financial Check-Up!
Featured Article, SavingsJust like visiting a doctor, it’s important to review and evaluate your finances so you can ensure the healthiest relationship with your money. A financial check-up will give you more confidence in your finances and allow you to have more…
‘Tis The Season For Scams
Scam ProtectionIt ‘tis the season… for fraud.
Did you know “about half of consumers who said they've been targeted by an online holiday shopping or phishing scheme ended up getting scammed, according to a new survey by Norton, a seller of cybersecurity…
5 Money-Savings Tips for the Holidays
Savings‘Tis the season to be jolly… and financially responsible! While the holiday season is a time of merriment and joy, the extra expenses – shopping, travel, events, gifts, etc. – can also bring financial strain and added stress to those…
5 TIPS FOR PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR COLLEGE
Education, Featured Article, SavingsDo you have a high school senior preparing to go to college? Are you overwhelmed by the opportunities, paperwork, and planning of it all?
In recognition of November being National Education Month, we put together five tips to help you and…
High-Yield Checking: What is it?
Education, Featured ArticleWhat is a High-Yield Checking Account? Similar to a standard interest-bearing checking account, a high yield checking account allows you to earn a higher annual percentage yield (APY) therefore, ensuring that you earn more interest on the money in your account. According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), in November 2023 a standard checking […]