How to Budget Charitable Giving
Donating to charity is not easy when finances already feel tight. Between medical expenses, college loans, car payments and rent, it can be hard to find room to give no matter how much you want to contribute to a good cause. But ...
What to Do If You Can’t Afford Car Payments
You don’t drive a new car out of the showroom thinking that you’ll ever become delinquent on your payments. Unfortunately, life sometimes has different plans for you. Whether it’s due to a change in career trajectory, health ...
Tips to Keep Your Financial Records Well-Organized
Keeping your financial records well-organized is important for more than fulfilling regulations or legal requirements. It also helps you better understand your business, now and in the future. Without a proper record-keeping system, ...
How to Budget for Your First Home
Homeownership is an exciting achievement, but it’s also a huge responsibility. Entering into home-ownership when you’re ready is more important than doing so right away. Starting off on the right foot can positively impact ...
What Are Homeowner’s Insurance Tiers?
Not all home insurance coverages are identical. The type of coverage you have on your home can vary based on the category of property you own and the aspects that the policy covers. It’s important for you to know now that you ...
Colonial in Action! – Colonial Savings, F.A.’s Annual Volunteer Challenge to Kick-Off July 1
Colonial Savings, F.A.’s annual volunteer challenge is scheduled to kick-off on July 1. The theme of this year’s company-wide challenge is Colonial in Action!, and is a friendly competition encouraging employees and company ...
5 Tips for Saving on a Low Income
If you have a lower income, it can seem difficult to put aside money. However, by reducing certain expenses and changing your purchasing habits, you can save money over time.
Cook at home
Eating out can cost you a decent amount ...
Why You Need to Know Interest Rates
When you invest your money or take out a loan, you’re affected by an interest rate. Understanding what an interest rate is and how it works impacts how much money you keep or how much you pay out. To help you navigate the interest ...
Financial Fraud: How to Spot the Warning Signs
In today’s fast-paced, online-centric world, scammers have more tools than ever to separate you from your hard-earned money. Whether you’re trying to make wise investments or just protect yourself from being victimized, it’s ...
Making Your Home More Eco-Friendly with a Loan
Taking out a loan to improve your home might make you think of gutting your kitchen, updating your bathroom or even adding on an addition or finishing out the basement for more living space. These projects will certainly improve ...
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