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06/01/2026

June of each year celebrates Pride month. Celebrating the value of inclusion and the strength that comes from embracing our differences. Building welcoming communities starts with kindness, respect, and ensuring every person has the opportunity to thrive as their authentic self!

05/29/2026

More and more of our lives involve being online or digital assets. Protecting yourself against fraud and scams is an important part of your financial health.

You’ve worked hard to build your savings, your reputation, and your independence. Make sure to protect yourself from those out there who might be trying to take it.

05/27/2026

Transitioning a business to new ownership requires thoughtful planning ahead of time if you want to avoid "worst case scenarios". If you're one of the 6 million small businesses expected to go through an ownership transition by 2035, it's never too early to start your plan.

Small and medium-size businesses employ nearly 46% of Americans and there are 6 million small businesses expected to go through an ownership transition by 2035.

05/25/2026

As we gather with friends, family, and community to celebrate, we take pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our country. Thank you.

05/22/2026

There is a rising trend of trinket fads, like a Labubu or a Jellycat(but it's not all new, who can forget Beanie Babies?), that may be making an impact on your wallet. It's fun to collect and take part in the trend, but don't let it throw your finances out of whack.

Tiny trinkets can spark joy and connection — but they may come with tradeoffs.

05/21/2026

Today marks the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), recognizing the importance of digital access and inclusion when much of our lives are online these days. See tips and suggestions for implementing more digital accessibility:

On the 3rd Thursday of May, we encourage designers, developers, usability professionals, and everyone else to take an hour to experience first-hand the impact of digital accessibility (or lack thereof).

05/20/2026

If your goal is increase your life expectancy, many new supplements and boutique clinics have emerged boasting major benefits, but only if you are willing to pay. The rise in the longevity and wellness industries show that people are willing to pay more for their health than ever before.

The desire to live longer and healthier lives has spawned a growth in services and supplements. So what works best?

05/18/2026

You just put in hard work to pay off one of your credit cards. It's fair to be upset when you see that it somehow negatively affects your credit score! It doesn't seem intuitive, but it's a common outcome in this scenario. Here's some tips that might help prevent it.

Understand the unexpected drop and how to safeguard your score after paying off debt.

05/15/2026

With the rising cost in oil, inflation, and more drastic temperatures, the price of utilities this summer is projected to be high. These tips might help keep you from overpaying this summer.

The average bill is forecast to rise 8.5 percent. There are simple ways to make sure you’re not overpaying, like getting your air-conditioning checked.

05/13/2026

Rising property taxes seem to be affecting nearly everyone across the country, although some states are feeling it a lot more than others. These tips might help you find some relief or reduce what you owe this year.

The average bill rose 3 percent last year, in part because of higher tax rates. There are ways to try to reduce what you owe, experts say.