by Nanette Duffey | Apr 14, 2026 | Bill Paying + Banking, Financial Literacy, Insights, Technology
With April as Financial Literacy Month, created by Jump$tart back in 2000, there’s no better time for families to bridge the gap between legacy banking habits and today’s digital reality. For families spanning multiple generations, banking has undergone a quiet...
by Nanette Duffey | Apr 29, 2025 | Credit Reports and Scores, Financial Literacy, Insights, Paperwork, Spending
Financial literacy is a critical skill for adults, yet many Gen Xers and Millennials face unique challenges that can jeopardize their financial stability. From misunderstanding compound interest to falling into traps like lifestyle creep, these generations need...
by Nanette Duffey | Apr 24, 2023 | Financial Literacy, Insights
Jacqueline, a bright young woman with a stellar grade point average and an impressive list of extracurricular activities, is graduating soon and plans to attend college. After completing a grueling application process, she received acceptance to many institutions. Her...
by Nanette Duffey | Apr 11, 2023 | Insights, Investments
When it comes to finding your financial footing, understanding a few key concepts and terms goes a long way to promoting literacy and inspiring confidence in knowing how to handle one’s money. Let’s take Claire’s story for some perspective, and you might identify with...
by Nanette Duffey | Apr 3, 2023 | Credit Reports and Scores, Insights, Insurance, Investments, Spending
The greatest way to gain financial freedom is through increased financial literacy. What is financial freedom? An aspirational concept, defining financial freedom differs from person to person frequently depending on one’s perspective and lifestyle. Despite that, a...
