Take control of your money

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Financial Wellness Assessment

Use the Financial Wellness Assessment to discover your personal finance strengths and weaknesses.

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What is Inflation?

Inflation happens when prices increase and purchasing power decreases.

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Inflation Calculator

Inflation measures how much prices and goods rise over time in an economy. Healthy inflation is normal, but it can impact your budget.

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Saving With A Purpose

Outline your savings goals and timelines to see how saving with a purpose can help make them happen.

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Budget Calculator

Anticipate monthly and yearly expenses and manage your income with this budget calculator.

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Create a Budget

Creating a budget that works for you is essential to financial wellness and freedom.

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50/30/20 Rule

A simple, practical rule for a budget that's easy to implement.

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Savings Calculator

With this savings calculator, you can see how your money will grow in a savings account and compare how different compound interest rates and saving periods impact your savings.

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Auto Loan Affordability Calculator

Figure out how much you can afford to pay for a car loan each month, based on your current budget.

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Teaching Children About Money

These 6 activities teach spending, saving, and investing to kids.

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Stock Market Basics

Learn how to buy & sell stocks so you can start investing your money.

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Handling High Inflation

What should I do when faced with high inflation and rising prices?

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The Cost of Baby’s First Year

Find out how much you need to save for a new baby!

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Banzai Plus

Manage your budget and credit wisely to qualify and afford your first home, while also juggling real-life dilemmas like identity fraud and purchasing auto insurance.

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Money Market Accounts

Meet the hybrid account that may be the right saving solution for you.

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Preparing for a Recession

How do I know if I could handle a major economic downturn?

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Personal Loan Calculator

Learn what to expect with different monthly payments to your personal loans.

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The Upside of Frugality

Frugal living not only saves you money, it pays huge dividends. Is a penny saved really a penny earned? Or is there more to it?

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Banzai Teen

Save enough money for college registration while navigating various financially-focused scenarios from getting a job and going out to eat to renting an apartment.

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Earning Extra Income

Explore your options for earning extra income and see how much you could bring in every month.

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Finding Funds in an Emergency

Wondering what to do in an emergency if you don’t have an emergency fund? Consider these options.

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Know Your Net Worth

Discover your net worth based on your assets and liabilities, and learn how it fits into your overall financial wellness.

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Certificate of Deposit

If you need to save aggressively, a high-interest certificate of deposit (CD) may be right for you.

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Grocery Budget Assessment

Evaluate your grocery spending and set a realistic budget based on food costs.

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8 Tips to Reduce Your Food Bill

Food can eat up your budget. Learn how to reduce your food bill with simple steps like limiting trips to restaurants and planning grocery shopping.

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Is the Money in My Account Safe?

Yes! Thanks to the FDIC & NCUA, a financial institution is one of the safest places to store money. See how these agencies protect your money.

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Make the Most of Your HSA or FSA

Learn the difference between an HSA and FSA, and predict your health care costs.

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Estate Planning Checklist

Practically everyone has an estate. Make sure your estate is taken care of when you're gone.

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How Do I Build Credit?

Learn how to build your credit score from scratch or boost your decent score.

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Repairing Credit

Learn how to repair your credit score when it's gone awry.

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Savings Accounts

Learn how different savings accounts can help pave the way to financial security.

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Holiday Budgeting 101

Think through your holiday spending to avoid going into debt (and feeling regret!)

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50/30/20 Calculator

Following the 50/30/20 Rule, divide your income into three categories: Needs, Wants, and Savings.

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7 Tips to Lower Your Utility Bill

Utilities are an important part of our day to day comfort and few of us can function without them. But that comfort and functionality comes with monthly bills.

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What Auto Loan Can I Afford?

Discover a monthly auto loan payment that fits your budget and see an ideal purchase price range based on that number.

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Emergency Fund Calculator

Creating a robust emergency fund is the best way to prepare financially for the unexpected.

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Banzai Junior

Operate a successful lemonade stand to earn money and save for a big purchase, but don't forget to pay back that IOU, deduct the cost of business expenses, and manage other hiccups along the way.

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Check It Out

Give your finances a boost by opening your very own checking account—it’s fast and it’s easy—you’ve just got to know the basics.

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Vacation Affordability Calculator

You’re ready for your dream vacation—make sure your bank account is ready, too, with this calculator.

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When Times Get Tough

Learn ways to prepare for and shore up your finances when hard times hit.

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How to Increase Your Gas Mileage

Wallet pain at the gas pump? Learn strategies to increase your gas mileage and get the most out of every gallon.

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3 Jar Allowance For Kids

The 3 jar money system encourages kids to learn about budgeting by splitting their money into saving, spending, and giving categories.

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The 50/30/20 Rule for Teens

Create a custom budget that follows the 50/30/20 rule and fits your life as a teen.

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Early Withdrawals From Retirement Savings

Early withdrawals from your retirement savings should only be done after careful consideration in order to avoid negative consequences.

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14 Ways to Cut Household Expenses

Cutting unnecessary expenses in your budget made easy.

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What is Net Worth?

Net worth is a subtraction of someone’s liabilities from their assets. And, understanding net worth, makes planning for your future gets a whole lot simpler.

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Build Your Emergency Fund

How much do you need to save for your emergency fund? Find out!

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Mobile Banking

Robust safety features and powerful, convenient services make mobile banking options an ideal on-the-go solution.

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How to Lower Your Gas Bill

Learn about small changes you can make to lower your natural gas bill.

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Leaving a Job with a 401(K)

Leaving a job with a 401(k)? Here's what you can do with the money you’ve saved.

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College Budget Breakdown

Make the first steps toward creating a college budget by learning specifics about fixed and variable expenses.

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Emergency Funds

An emergency fund is a financial safety net that everybody should have for life's unforeseen challenges.

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Personal Bankruptcy

Understand the consequences of filing for personal bankruptcy.

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Simple vs. Compound Interest Calculator

What difference will simple and compound interest make when it comes to your principal?

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Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can look intimidating and cryptic when you begin planning for retirement, but there are some foundational lessons to learn so you plan wisely.

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What to do With Your Stimulus Check

Stimulus checks are being sent to many Americans across the country in response to Covid-19. What’s the best thing that you can do with yours?

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Investment Warning Signs and Red Flags

Learn how to identify the warning signs of bad or inappropriate investments.

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Create a Holiday Budget

Make sure your holiday merriment matches your budget. Set a spending target and walk through potential expenses to avoid after-holiday regret (and debt).

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Trim Your Budget

Set a goal for reducing your budget each month, then evaluate your expenses and create new goals.

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College & Careers

Prepare to enter the workforce, go to college, figure out rent and all those other post-high school responsibilities.

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Money Market Account Calculator

Discover how much your savings in an MMA will grow over time.

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Envelope Budgeting [Cash vs. Digital]

Whether it's a cash or a digital envelope system, the envelope budgeting method is guaranteed to help you manage finances like a pro.

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Making Critical Retirement Choices

Get the answers you need down the road by asking the right questions now.

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Opening Your First Account

Ready to open your first account at a bank or credit union? Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know.

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What is Financial Literacy?

Financial literacy is knowing what finances are and how to spend, save, and manage money effectively. But it’s not a light switch—you don’t flip the switch and be done with it.

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Low Rate vs. Cash Back Auto Financing Calculator

Will you save more using a low rate or cash back auto financing option?

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Meet Your 401(k)

If you’re lucky enough to be introduced to a 401(k), you’ll make a friend for life.