Teaching the Basics of Checking Accounts To Younger Kids
How to handle money is an important life lesson. The sooner you start your child’s financial education, the more knowledgeable and responsible they will be with their money. Opening a checking account for your child is a great ...
5 Relaxing Hobbies to Help You De-Stress
If you’re feeling a bit out of sorts and need to find a way to relax, there are plenty of hobbies to help you get to total Zen. From outdoor activities around the house to simply writing down your thoughts, you can easily find ...
Mobile Payment Scams to Avoid
Apps that allow you to conduct transactions directly from your mobile phone have been quickly growing in popularity. Unfortunately, scammers now try to take advantage of this convenience by tricking you into inadvertently sending ...
Tips for Unplugging From Social Media
It’s no secret that the world is more connected now than at any other time in history. While that makes communication a breeze and opens up an avenue to learn more about other cultures, it also encourages us to spend far too ...
How to Stay Focused When Working From Home
Working from home has many perks — zero commute, a comfortable environment and no dress code. Yet, working from home comes with its own set of distractions. Since you don’t have your boss looking over your shoulder, it’s ...
A Message from Colonial Regarding COVID-19
At Colonial, the health and safety of our customers and employees is our highest priority. Because of the growing concern regarding the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, Colonial is taking extra precautions to ensure the well-being ...
Tips for Taking Better Phone Pictures
Smartphones make life more convenient. They help settle arguments with a quick Internet search, let you hold all of your favorite music in the palm of your hand and give you an instant way to capture your favorite moments on camera. ...
What Is a Good Amount for an Emergency Fund?
Emergencies happen to everyone, regardless of whether you have a steady income or are struggling to manage your finances. Unexpected expenses can throw your life into turmoil — and if you don’t have the money to resolve the ...
Should You Install a Banking App on Your Phone?
It’s not unlikely your smartphone is rarely out of reach if not constantly in your hand during waking hours. Smartphones are a one-stop-shop for seemingly every need you have, whether it’s surfing the web, responding to emails, ...
Should You Splurge for that Extended Warranty?
After hours spent researching, test driving and negotiating the price of a new vehicle, there is one final question for which many car shoppers aren’t prepared: Do you want to buy an extended warranty?
Unscrupulous car salespeople ...
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