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How to Avoid Student Loan Scams

as the student loan pause ends, scammers are out to take advantage of borrowers

After more than three years of relief, the payment pause on student loans is coming to an end. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that student loan interest will resume Sept. 1 and payments will be due starting in October ...

Making a Financial Plan With CLA

how planning – and some flexibility – can help keep your long-term dreams on track

When is the last time you took inventory over your personal finances? What are your financial strengths and weaknesses? No matter where you are in your life, a thoughtful review of your financial picture can better position you for financial wellness and tackling ...

New School Year Checklist: Notebooks, New Shoes, Financial Ed 101

savings can start early with CCFBank

Getting ready to send your kids back to school in the fall can involve a lot of things: Buying school supplies. Shopping for new clothes. Memorizing locker combinations. It can also include making sure the kiddos in your life are financially ready for the future, too ...

Finding the Right Bank for You and Your Business: Northwestern Bank

Tracey Smiskey, the Market President of Eau Claire for Northwestern Bank, shares some insights on creating a partnership with your bank. Here’s what she had to say

Opening an account for your new business is exciting and yet, also can feel a little overwhelming. This is why it's important to get to know your banking team. Whether you own an LLC or have a side hustle to make some extra income, it’s important to find a bank ...

Put Up a Roadblock to Used Car Scams

beware of too-good-to-be-true prices on used cars

Used cars are in high demand, and scammers know it. Con artists are taking advantage of shoppers who turn to online platforms in search of a reasonably priced used vehicle. Be wary of this latest twist and too-good-to-be-true prices ...

Dedicated to Partnering With Families: Kelsey Nicolai of Edward Jones

financial advisor cherishes impact on clients’ lives

“My goal in life isn’t to make the most money, my passion and drive have always been in the business of serving people,” Nicolai said. “Edward Jones gives me an avenue to be able to do that in the most meaningful way. The most important thing to me is to be able ...

Wellness for Your Wallet: Royal Credit Union

Fitness doesn’t just mean hitting the gym. Here are five ways to improve your financial fitness and create a healthier outlook for your financial goals

Staying financially fit is just as important as eating right and exercising! Being aware of your finances and planning for what happens next is an important step in creating a future for yourself that is fun, fit, and fabulous! From building your savings to creating goals ...

Pursue What’s Possible: Prevail Bank

described by a customer as ‘not your cookie-cutter bank,’ Prevail goes the extra mile

With nine locations from Phillips to Baraboo, Prevail Bank marks our slice of Wisconsin as its own and does so with genuine pride right here in the Valley. Prevail’s Eau Claire location provides that small-town feel: Knowing the names of those who walk through its ...

Finding the Right Bank for Your Business: Northwestern Bank

a conversation with Jerry Kuehl of Northwestern Bank about what to look for when choosing a bank for your business

So you’re starting your own business – congrats! – but where do you start? Most importantly, what place are you going to choose to keep your hard-earned money safe? There is a lot to consider when ...

3 Apps to Help You Save for Retirement

proving that there really is an app for everything

It’s no secret that Social Security benefits are drying up. Experts project that the fund’s reserves will run out by 2034. It’s looking grim for those of us born after 1980. But there’s good news! We can play an active role ...