From reading through job postings to filling out paperwork at new employee orientation, starting your career brings with it several financial considerations that you may not have thought about before. To help you navigate financial decisions at the start of your career, we interviewed Brad Decker from PSECU Financial Services® (PFS), available through CUSO Financial Services, L.P.* […]

To become financially savvy, it’s essential to understand the difference between assets and liabilities — and why they matter. Luckily, you don’t need to head back to school to brush up on your money management terms. What is an Asset? An asset is anything you own that has economic or monetary value. The following are […]

When you don’t track your money, it’s easy to spend what you don’t have. This lifestyle can quickly lead to financial worries, such as a lack of funds during emergencies, and an inability to pay your bills. However, you can help yourself become financially savvy by learning how to make good purchasing decisions. Consider Wants […]

Whether you’re under stay-at-home orders or in an area that has relaxed restrictions but is still practicing social distancing, you may be looking for new ways to pass the time during the COVID-19 crisis. To help you make the most of the warmer weather, we’ve brainstormed a list of social distancing-friendly activities that can keep […]

With businesses across the Commonwealth shuttered for months, they may have no choice but to reduce their workforce. If you think your employer could be headed in that direction, there are things you can do to be ready. This post will look at two broad areas – finances and job searching – but provide specific […]

Like many, you may be facing financial hardship now because of the pandemic. Or maybe you see a possible job loss in your future. In either case, it’s important to get conversations going with anyone you owe to alert them to your particular situation, whether it’s employment, medical, or both, that will likely impact your […]

For many people, money management can feel stressful even at the most “normal” of times. So, when facing a crisis, thinking about the best ways to manage money can seem even more overwhelming.  We’ve compiled a few key points that can help you both manage your money and protect your credit and identity during a […]

An important part of any shape-up plan is maintenance. After working hard to attain your goals, you don’t want to slip back into bad habits that can sabotage the effort you put in. It’s true when you’re dieting and also true when you’re tending to your financial health. In our four-part series on financial health, […]

By now, you should be on the right track to a healthy financial life. Part one in our series advised you on how to detox your budget, while part two explained how to get your credit in shape. Now, in part three, we’re moving on to proactive financial health by setting financial goals. What are […]

If you have a financial goal, books offer the perfect way to find inspiration, guidance, and useful tips to help you make that dream come true. The best finance books mix instruction with examples to give practical information. You can use a book as your template to achieve financial health or pursue a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. […]