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Growth Years

Growth Years

LIFESTAGES

Raising a Family

Your financial life is complex, as the focus moves from yourself to a family commitment, with family defined in broad and ever-changing ways. You may face growing expenses such as a larger home, multiple automobiles and tuition for yourself or your children. You may find it difficult to balance cash flow and day-to-day financial demands with long-term savings goals for retirement.

How can growing families save for college?

While raising a family, it may seem impossible to save for college. Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens provides insight on how it can be done.

Three mason jars

Give. Save. Spend. Three jars sit on my six-year old’s bookshelf, one for each of those words. It's just one of the ways my wife and I are teaching our children to manage money.

Don't let kids' sports drain your bank account

Sticking to a preset budget is key – especially if you have more than one child playing competitively.

Tips for moving with school age children

Relocating with children can be challenging, but there are some things you can do to make the transition smooth for everyone.

Tips for maintaining work/life balance

Internet, email, texting, smartphones - lines continue to blur between work and personal time.

How much are you spending monthly?

Figure how much money you are spending monthly.

Financial Guides

Ideas For Cutting Expenses

Daily Spending Worksheet

Monthly Income And Expense Worksheet

Types Of Savings Accounts

Understanding Key Savings Terms

Understanding Your Credit Score

HELOC or Home Equity Loan?

Using Credit Cards

Overcoming Debt Problems

Possible financial needs:
Checking Account
Savings Account
Online Banking
Mobile Banking/Mobile App
Mobile Deposit
Digital Wallet
Mortgage Loan
HELOC/Home Equity Loan
Auto Loans
Investments
Retirement Planning
Education Investing