June 2024

Meet Our 2024 College Scholarship Winner

2024-05-29T15:49:54-04:00June 6th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

Colleen Barry will graduate from West Genesee High School and is headed to Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY! Below are some of her extensive accomplishments and activities throughout her time in high school. High Honor Roll (9-12) Business Honor Society (10-12) National Honor Society (11-12) Unsung Hero (10-12) Coaches Award for Volleyball [...]

May 2024

5 Things a New College Graduate Needs to Know

2024-05-23T11:55:24-04:00May 30th, 2024|Categories: Student Loans Category, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , |

By Jean Chatzky with Molly Povich  Five things an adulthood-bound college graduate need to understand to get off on the right financial foot. Student loan debt in 2019 reached a new high — $1.5 trillion to be exact. As if that figure weren’t eye-popping enough, consider that student debt has eclipsed both credit card debt [...]

Summertime Scams are Coming in Hot

2024-05-21T12:13:41-04:00May 23rd, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

Temperatures are rising, and summer fun is right around the corner. But, that’s not the only thing heating up. Scammers know that vacation season means people travel to unfamiliar locations, look for great deals, and more. This provides ample opportunities for them to get you with a scam. Amid the excitement of your summer [...]

Preparing for a Home Improvement

2024-05-14T11:07:09-04:00May 16th, 2024|Categories: Home Improvements|Tags: , , , , , |

Your home is more than just a house. It’s where you create memories with your family, entertain friends, and relax after a hard day at work. As time passes, you want your home to keep up with your changing life and style. If you're thinking about a home improvement, here's how to tackle it. [...]

April 2024

Banking as a Family Teaches Valuable Life Lessons

2024-04-18T10:48:21-04:00April 18th, 2024|Categories: Education, Kids, Saving Money|Tags: , , , |

In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, financial education for families has become more important than ever. Teaching children the basic principles of responsible money management will be crucial in setting them up for future success and financial well-being. One effective way to teach these valuable lessons from an early age banking as a family. The [...]

March 2024

Unleash the Power of Your Home’s Equity

2024-03-21T12:06:27-04:00March 21st, 2024|Categories: Home Equity Category, Home Improvements|Tags: , , , |

Do you ever feel trapped by your finances? Maybe you have several big home improvement projects, like you need new flooring or your air conditioning is on its last legs. Perhaps, you opened your mailbox to find unexpected medical bills. All of these expenses can add up quickly. Luckily, if you’re a homeowner, you [...]

January 2024

Age-Based Strategies for Using Your Tax Refund

2024-01-17T14:14:59-04:00January 18th, 2024|Categories: Investing, Saving Money|Tags: , , , |

Receiving a tax refund is exciting and can give you a much-needed financial boost. However, it’s important to remember that this isn’t just free cash. Your tax refund is essentially money you lent to the government, which is now being returned to you. So, it’s in your best interest to use this money wisely. [...]

December 2023

8 Side Hustles to Earn Extra Cash

2023-12-13T13:17:13-04:00December 21st, 2023|Categories: Saving Money|Tags: , , , , |

We’ve always stressed how important an emergency fund is to your finances. If you don’t have six months of expenses saved, you could be in trouble if something unforeseen happens, like losing your job or you experience a major medical event. If you’re falling short of that savings goal, it might be time to consider [...]

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