Columbia Financial, Inc.

06/03/2026

⚓️🐶 Captain Riley has returned to port!

After a week of beach patrol, seagull surveillance, and extensive research into the quality of ocean breezes, our office dog is back from vacation and reporting for duty.

We're pleased to report that no waves were left unchased, no sand was left unsniffed, and morale remains at an all-time high. 🌊☀️

Now it's back to helping us navigate another week—though she still seems to be operating on beach time. 🐾😎

05/25/2026

05/08/2026

🌿🐦💙 A little early Mother’s Day sweetness from outside our office…
We spotted this nest full of bright blue eggs and couldn’t help but think of all the love, care, and dedication that goes into nurturing something special. 🥚💐
To all the amazing moms and mother figures—your care helps everything grow. 💖
Wishing you a joyful Happy Mother’s Day weekend from all of us at Columbia Financial!

05/05/2026

🔔🎓🍎The bell hasn’t rung on the current school year yet, but Ohio has already announced dates for next year’s tax-free weekend. This annual event helps families save on essential back-to-school purchases, making it a great time to plan ahead. Be sure to mark your calendars! 🎒✏️📆

“The sales tax break is designed to provide meaningful savings for families as they purchase new school essentials for the upcoming year.”

04/30/2026

🎓📊 Big changes to student loans are coming in 2026.

New repayment plans, borrowing limits, and the phase-out of some existing options could impact both current borrowers and families planning for college. Staying informed now can help you make smarter financial decisions later.

👉 Read the full article here:
https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/college/2026-changes-to-student-loans-you-need-to-know

Changes that take effect this summer will reshape how students and parents borrow and repay their federal loans.

04/22/2026

🏡📊 Could property taxes disappear in Ohio?

A new push is gaining attention that could dramatically change how local services are funded. While eliminating property taxes may sound appealing, it also raises big questions about funding for schools, public safety, and community programs.

👉 Learn more about what this could mean for homeowners and taxpayers:
https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/ohio-push-to-end-property-tax

Ohio residents are watching a major tax debate unfold that could reshape how local communities are funded across the state.

04/15/2026

💸📅 Tax Day doesn’t have to be all bad news.

Believe it or not, there are actually freebies and deals to take advantage of—think discounted meals, rewards, and special offers to help take a little sting out of filing season. 🍔🎉

👉 Check out this Kiplinger article for some fun ways to save on Tax Day:

You can score some sweet deals on April 15 in some select restaurants like Burger King, Shake Shack, Krispy Kreme, and more.

04/07/2026

💚⚾ It's a good day for baseball! 💚⚾

Ahead of tonight’s game, the Water Street District will host the Party at the Plaza.