Self-care has become an increasingly important topic for good reason. It’s all about doing things for our physical, emotional and psychological well-being. While self-care doesn’t have to be complicated, many people associate it with spending money. But you don’t have...
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Savings Accounts: Which One Is Right For You?
Wondering which type of savings account you should open? Whether saving for your emergency fund, the holidays, a down payment, vacation or retirement, putting money away toward your financial goals is a fantastic way to build a healthy savings plan. But did you know...
How to Save Money When You Think You Can’t
Saving is an important aspect of financial wellness. Yet, it may seem like everything you earn goes towards gas, groceries and other needs, leaving nothing left over for an emergency fund or other financial goals. You might have started going through your...
Budgeting Tips for the Holidays: 4 Tricks to Help You Save
The holidays can be a joyful season filled with seeing family and friends, supporting charities, or gifting to those we care about. However, it is common for people to overlook the importance of having a smart spending plan for the holiday season. Without a holiday...
6 Best Ways to Save Money in 2023
It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through 2023, but just because the year is halfway over doesn’t mean it’s too late to start saving! We compiled six of our favorite money-saving ideas to help get you to the end of the year with more money in your savings...
Building an Emergency Fund: A Complete Guide with Common Questions
Having an emergency fund is like having great shock absorbers on a car—if you hit a bump, you can feel safe knowing you won’t be jostled around. An emergency fund functions the same way. When you hit a bump in life—whether unexpected medical bills or losing a...
How to Budget to Buy a New House
Buying a home is probably one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. It’s important to remember that what you can buy doesn’t always equate to what you may have available in your budget plans. Determining how much house you can afford involves a lot...
Council Bluff’s Teacher and Centris Member See’s the Need to Focus on Financial Education
An important lesson that we can take advantage of, and one that can last a lifetime, is a focus on financial education. Sasha Rindone, a Special Education teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, IA has a passion for teaching her students how to be...
12 Tips to Help You Save Money
Here are some quick tips to help you start saving money so you can fulfill some — or all — of your financial dreams. Track your expenses and purchases to review your spending habits. If you want to be able to identify opportunities for how you can save more money,...