Budgeting Advice and Tips
Put your money to work with income, spending and savings plans to help reach your financial goals.
Refinancing your car loan may be worth it if you qualify for a lower interest rate, reduce your total borrowing…
Inflation SOS: Smart Ways to Stretch Your Budget in 2026
Groceries, gas, heating and other everyday costs can put pressure on a budget fast. Even if your income hasn’t changed,…
What Is Reverse Budgeting
and Should You Try It? Budgeting sounds simple: know what’s coming in, decide where it should go and stick to…
What Is a Sinking Fund?
and Should You Have One? Car repairs. Holiday gifts. A new refrigerator. Summer camp. Annual insurance premiums. These expenses may…
Deinfluence Your Spending: Take Back Control of Your Feed—and Your Money
You open social media to check a few posts or watch a quick video. Ten minutes later, you’re suddenly convinced…
What’s All the Noise About Loud Budgeting?
Talking about money can feel uncomfortable. We don’t always tell friends that dinner is too expensive, admit that a weekend…
What Is a Good Credit Score and How Do I Improve Mine?
A good credit score can make a big difference in your financial life—and not just when you borrow money. Your…
Tackling a Personal Cost-of-Living Crisis
A personal cost-of-living crisis can happen when everyday expenses rise faster than your income. Groceries cost more, utility bills increase,…
Summer is the perfect time to teach kids about money
David Libbyis president and CEO of Town & Country Federal Credit Union and a residentof Scarborough. For many young people,…
Save More by Negotiating Everyday Expenses
If your monthly budget feels stretched these days, you're not imagining it. Higher prices for groceries, insurance, utilities, and other…









