The Benefits & Risks of Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Zelle®, Venmo®, Cash App®, and PayPal® have become a routine part of everyday money management. From splitting a dinner bill to paying a babysitter or sending a quick gift, these apps make it easy to move money in just a few taps. That convenience is a [...]

2026-02-18T10:59:03-04:00February 18th, 2026|Categories: Digital Wallet, Education, Fraud Prevention, Kids, Shopping|

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: , , , , , |

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 [...]

Banking as a Family Teaches Valuable Life Lessons

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 [...]

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