Many of the New Year’s resolutions people make involve money. That comes as no surprise, because money plays a major role in many aspects of our life. If you’d like to put your finances on more solid ground, consider these resolutions: [More]

It’s never too early to start thinking about college planning. In fact, it’s a good idea to start the process as early as your freshman year in high school. [More]

Insurance is a way of protecting yourself from some of life's surprises. People pay a relatively small amount of money each year for insurance. If one of those little surprises pops up, a portion of the responsibility of paying for the surprise is transferred to the insurance company. This protects people from being forced to spend large sums of money to pay for large expenses, such as damage to their auto or damage to their home. [More]

Starting off with good habits in college, especially good financial habits, is extremely important to controlling the debt a graduating college student will have; plus, it builds great financial skills that are helpful through all of their lives. Numerous experts all agree that a few basic tips that all freshmen should know can help make the financial impact of college much more manageable upon graduation. [More]

There are so many things that an incoming college student needs, and with the cost of college tuition, there isn’t a lot leftover for much else. Whether you are the one having to buy these items, or your parents, setting up a budget is important. [More]

Be sure to tell your friends about FORUM’s Student Survival Account and let them know about the current promotion for opening a new account. [More]

Summer’s here for college students and plans are being made to enjoy the time off of school. How will you spend your summer: going out, pool parties, the lakes? Whatever your plans, it’s difficult not to spend all the money you make (and then some) on summer activities. Here are a few tips to help you have fun and still keep money in your pocket. [More]

Terminology is an important part of every subject that you learn. It is important in learning about finances too. Here are a few standard lending terms that will help you when taking out a loan. [More]

Are you heading off to college this fall? Don't forget to take your credit union along with you! [More]

It's important to get into good savings habits even if you don't have a lot to save. If you get into the habit of depositing part of your money into savings regularly, you will be on your way to developing good lifelong savings habits. Often, people call this "pay yourself first." This means to deposit money into your savings account before spending it on something else. [More]