Meet Our 2024 College Scholarship Winner

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 [...]

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

5 Things a New College Graduate Needs to Know

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

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 [...]

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

How to Cancel Subscriptions to Save Money

We all have them. We know they cost a small fortune. Yet, instead of deciding to cancel subscriptions, we find ourselves subscribing to even more. Businesses across all industries have found creative ways to cash in on this profitable business model – and consumers can’t resist clicking “subscribe.” While you and your wallet know it’s [...]

The “Say Yes” Scam is Coming Back

It seems like every day a new scam emerges as fraudsters attempt to separate you from your hard-earned money. While many of these ploys are extravagant and convincing, that doesn’t stop fraudsters from returning to their old tricks. That’s what is happening now as the “Say Yes” scam regains popularity. The sole purpose of this [...]

2023-09-14T12:48:50-04:00September 14th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Meet Our 2023 College Scholarship Winner

Sydney Hayes graduated from Liverpool High School and is headed to Stony Brook University to study marine biology! Below are some of her extensive accomplishments throughout her time in high school. Top 3 for Excellence in Academic Achievement Excellence in Academic Achievement in Spanish National Junior Honor Society (9-10) National Honor Society (11-12) [...]

2023-08-14T12:20:36-04:00August 17th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

7 Common Money Myths You Should Ignore

Everyone has their own opinion when it comes to handling finances. While friends and family may offer well-intentioned guidance, not everything you hear is necessarily accurate or beneficial. Some of them are money myths, and can be misleading or misguided. This causes you to overlook opportunities or make poor financial decisions. To help right [...]

2023-07-21T13:10:29-04:00July 27th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

Tips on Preparing for Home Improvements

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. Home improvements are a great way to add value to your home and [...]

2023-06-01T11:32:05-04:00June 1st, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

Spring Clean Your Credit Score!

Your credit score is a number you need to know. This score is a numerical representation of your ability to pay your bills and maintain good credit use. Lenders of all types, some employers, insurance companies, and others use this score to determine how trustworthy and reliable you are. It pays to do your best [...]

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