August 2022

How to Apply for a Bank Loan and Improve Chances of Approval

Whether you’re looking to make a big purchase, cover an emergency expense, or build your credit, getting a loan from the bank can provide the extra cash you need to make it happen. But you can’t simply stroll into a bank and walk back out with the cash you need in your pocket. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when applying for a personal loan that will help make the process easier. Our quick guide explains how to get a loan from the bank and how you can improve your chances of being approved for the money you’re asking for.

How Much Savings Should I Have for My Age?

You know the old adage that money doesn’t grow on trees: We can’t just pluck a few bills off the branches and spend frivolously, knowing more cash will grow right back. For most of us, money is a limited resource that takes us effort to earn. Once we earn it, it can take us even more effort to save it. So if you’ve been seeking answers to the question, “How much money should I have saved?” the response depends heavily on how old you are and what you’re saving for.

What is a Contactless Debit Card?

Contactless payments not only speed up transactions at stores, but they employ the latest technologies to keep your financial data safe. 

Back to School Financial Checklist

For this post, we’ve come up with a few simple lessons for children of all ages that parents can teach, as well as specific action steps you can take as a parent to set them up on the path to financial success. While we’ve arranged them by grade level, feel free to shuffle them around or borrow ideas from other age groups if you feel you missed an important step or your child is ready for a more-advanced goal.