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Helping Your Child Thrive with Financial Literacy
Teaching children about money isn’t just about coins and dollars. It also involves giving them the confidence to make smart money choices...
Oct 11 min read


Where to Invest Money Early in Your Career
Starting your career is more than just landing your first job. It’s a key opportunity to start building healthy money habits that will...
Aug 242 min read


Breaking Free from Common Money Habits That Hold You Back
Could your financial habits be quietly sabotaging your goals? Sometimes, the biggest obstacles to saving and building wealth are patterns...
Apr 11 min read


Unique Money Challenges to Tackle with Friends & Family
New year, new financial goals—why not make your goals a group effort? Collaborative money challenges are exciting ways to stay motivated...
Jan 292 min read


Using Zelle® with Your CalCom Account
Simply download the Zelle® app for Android or iOS to enjoy its benefits then link your CalCom Visa® debit card and start sending and...
Aug 9, 20241 min read


Decoding Car Deals: Lower APR (Annual Percentage Rate) or Rebate – Which Saves You More?
When buying a car, you’re often faced with an intriguing choice: Should you go for a lower Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on financing or...
Jul 22, 20241 min read


PMI and How to Get Rid of It
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is a common financial hurdle for many homeowners. Typically the purpose of PMI is to protect lenders in...
Jan 25, 20242 min read


How the Federal Reserve's Decisions Impact You
The Federal Reserve's ability to change interest rates is a very important tool for managing the U.S. economy. While the decision to...
Oct 5, 20232 min read


Understanding the Prime Rate and How It Can Affect You
Understanding the concept of the prime rate is one of the best ways to explore how it impacts everyday finances. It is an interest rate...
Jul 3, 20232 min read


Time Value of Money (Why You Should Start Saving Now)
Money today is worth more than money tomorrow - an aphorism that should be THE saver’s guide at all stages of life. Conversations around...
Feb 15, 20232 min read


What Is a Share Certificate and Why You May Want to Start One
If you're fortunate enough to have some extra money that you'd like to save but you want to earn more than from a regular savings account...
Dec 9, 20212 min read


Things You Need to Know About Saving for Retirement with an IRA
For many, saving for retirement is not nearly as exciting as saving for something that will be enjoyed in the nearer term, such as a...
May 6, 20212 min read
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