8 Financial Tips for Gen Z That Actually Work

For many in Gen Z, money hasn’t felt simple or predictable. You’ve dealt with changing job markets, prices that keep climbing, and advice coming from every corner of the internet – especially social media. It can often feel like everyone else learned something, and somehow you didn’t get the [...]

2026-01-21T14:57:44-04:00January 21st, 2026|Categories: Budget, Credit, Education, Investing, Kids|Tags: , , , , , |

Start the Year with Lower Car Payments

For many of us, we love the car we drive. It gets us where we need to go, hauls and protects what matters most, and feels like an extension of daily life. However, we often don’t feel as passionate about the monthly payment attached to it. Auto loans are among the [...]

Financial Confidence Starts at the Beginning of the New Year

January has always been a month of reflection and a time to start fresh. The holidays pass, routines return, and many of us start thinking about what we want the upcoming year to look and feel like. Financial goals often rise to the top of those lists because money is tied [...]

2025-12-24T11:02:58-04:00December 24th, 2025|Categories: Budget, Credit, Education, Investing, Saving Money|

Latest Scam Trend: Money Mules

By Becky Ross, Head of Marketing, Carefull Scammers are always looking for new ways to move stolen money. One of the fastest-growing tactics is recruiting everyday people to help – often without them even realizing it. Money mules are people who transfer or move money on behalf of someone else, often without realizing [...]

2025-12-18T11:12:30-04:00December 18th, 2025|Categories: Education, Fraud Prevention, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

12 Days of Holiday Tips

The holiday season is here, and with it comes a wonderful mix of joy, celebration, and time spent with friends and family. It’s the stretch of the year filled with traditions, travel, shopping, and more than a few calendar reminders. But between the excitement and the busy schedules, it's also [...]

Online Shopping: Keep Hackers on the Naughty List

The holiday season is here, and that means sales, deals, and online shopping sprees galore. In search of holiday gifts, millions of shoppers head online to find the perfect gifts at unbeatable prices. But while you’re checking names off your list, cybercriminals are checking theirs too - and they’re hoping to snag your personal [...]

Meet Our 2025 College Scholarship Winner

Alyssa Marko is our 2025 college scholarship winner! She will graduate from Cicero- North Syracuse High School and is headed to Binghamton University, hoping to find her niche in the medical field! Below are some of her accomplishments and activities throughout her time in high school. High Honor Roll National Honor Society National [...]

Tax Credits and Deductions for Students and Parents

Tax Credits and Deductions for College Students and Parents Paying for college is an expensive venture, but did you know you can take advantage of special tax credits and deductions just for college students and their parents? These benefits come when you file your income tax return. What’s the difference? A credit reduces the [...]

Will refinancing my student loans lower my payments?

Will Refinancing My Student Loans Lower My Payments? If you’ve done research to try to lower your monthly student loan payments, you’ve undoubtedly come across the option to refinance them. It may sound like a complicated process, but don’t be intimidated; it’s much simpler than you might think and can potentially save you a [...]

Use Credit Cards Wisely and Preserve Your Credit

Let’s face it…while credit cards are a great way to build your credit, they can get you into trouble if you’re not careful.  With so many people taking advantage of the ease of online shopping these days, overspending can happen fast and before you know it, you’re up to your ears in debt. Taking [...]

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