For many people, especially those starting out on their own for the first time, living with someone else makes fiscal sense. Not only can you split costs, you can also use the money you’re saving to prepare for your future. However, before you sign a lease with someone, consider the pros and cons of living […]

Employment compensation is likely to include more than just your salary. Many employers also offer benefits to their team members. Depending on the benefits available, you might actually earn more from a job that has a lower hourly wage or annual salary but plenty of benefits than you would get from a job with a […]

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.* […]

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. […]

If you’ve worked to build an emergency fund, you’ve likely set some rules for yourself, like committing to a set contribution each month or not pulling from it to cover vacation or home renovation costs. So, when the day comes that you need to use the money you’ve worked hard to set aside, you might […]

Whether you just got your first job out of college or you’re an empty nester who recently sent your kids off to school, it’s always the right time to think about retirement. Retirement savings should begin as early as possible, but it’s never too late to start if you haven’t done anything yet. One critical […]

No matter your life circumstances, middle age brings with it many changes. You may have children growing up and preparing to leave the nest (or returning home) or be tasked with helping aging parents navigate their finances. Pair this with getting closer to retirement yourself and you’re likely left with many questions about how to […]

Whether you’ve been working from home for years or are new to the at-home workforce, there are likely many adjustments you’ve made or need to make in order to perfect your remote working style.  In addition to things like reorganizing your space to have a set home “office” area or gathering activities to entertain children […]