A checking account can be a little scary if you're not sure what you should and shouldn't do. Read through these checking account do's and don'ts to help you understand how to make the most of your checking account experience! [More]

Learning to balance a checkbook and budget money are skills that you will need throughout your life. Using a debit card and managing your own money is the best way to learn this skill. [More]

Our annual Aware Teens Rewards winner, Zachary, just received 500 points! [More]

Identity theft is a term used to describe all types of crime in which someone wrongfully takes and uses another person's personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception. Identity theft is a huge problem that is very difficult, time consuming and expensive to fix. Victims of identity theft spend an average of 175 hours and $800 to clear their names. It's best to be aware of the following precautions to avoid having identity theft happen to you. [More]

Many people think of helping others, especially during the holiday season. It is important and rewarding to take time to help others during this busy season. Many organizations offer opportunities to volunteer and make donations. Check with a local church, your school, or organizations in your community. [More]

What is an entrepreneur? It is a person who organizes, operates, or takes on the risk of a business venture. [More]

You may have seen our FYI (For Your Information) videos on the website. They include financial topics like “first time home buying” and “being green and saving money.” [More]

Everyone looks back on mistakes they’ve made in their life and say they would do things differently if given a second chance. This is definitely true of money. Here are a few common mistakes people make with their money and how to avoid them. [More]

There are many organizations and corporations pushing for more financial education in schools. Many students are leaving school with no basic understanding of money management. However, schools claim they have a lot of subject matter to cover and don’t have the time or resources to cover everything. [More]