Senate Cents: A Financial Wellness Blog

How to Protect Your Money and Accounts Online

Published: August 24, 2017

Being able to bank or shop online is a great convenience, but you want to be sure you're protecting yourself before you hit "send." If the wrong people access your accounts, you might find yourself with a lot less in the bank than you thought. Here are six steps you can take to help make sure that does not happen.

Three Student Loan Risks Parent Borrowers Should Avoid

Published: August 18, 2017

When Carol Coleman went to college, she did not need scholarships or financial aid to pay for her expenses. Her father gave her $800 a semester, and it was enough to cover all of her costs. Now, as a 51-year-old flight attendant and single parent, she is shouldering $70,000 in Parent PLUS loan debt she borrowed to pay for her daughter's degree at Michigan State University.

5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Rewards Credit Card

Published: August 11, 2017

One of the best things about choosing to use a rewards credit card for your day-to-day spending is the points, miles or cash back you can earn every time you swipe. But it can be tricky. To make sure you're getting the most out of your card, take a look at the tips below.

Save More When Back-to-School Shopping Online

Published: August 4, 2017

Shopping for school supplies, electronics and clothing can be a chore and an expensive one at that.

Mobile Apps Make Depositing Checks a Snap

Published: August 2, 2017

As routine financial tasks move online, you may have fallen out of the habit of banking at a branch office. If so, receiving a paper check can be a hassle, requiring a special trip just to deposit it.

What's Your Best Savings Option? It Depends

Published: July 21, 2017

There's no question that saving is a wise plan, but where to put your savings isn't always so cut and dried. Does a regular savings account fit your needs best, or would a money market account be a smarter choice? And what about saving certificates? Which option is right for you depends largely on the amount you're saving and your cash-flow situation.

Members' Voice Testimonials

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