Financial Education Center
Here for Every Step of Your Financial Wellness Journey
No financial situation or journey looks exactly the same. Whether your focus at this time is on paying down debt, saving for the future, planning for a major purchase, or anything in between, we're here to help! We've gathered several resources for some of the most common financial goals, and we're always here to help you come up with a customized plan for yours!
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SCAM ALERT: How to Tell a Text Message is NOT from Your Trusted Financial Institution
Jul 18, 2024We continue to receive reports that fraudulent text messages, known as smishing scams, are going around our area, impersonating 3Rivers. In most cases, these texts state that you recently made a purchase from a specific store and ask you to click a link to confirm or deny the charges. These texts often look very authentic, but there are a few key indicators that they're coming from scammers and not your trusted financial institution.
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A Voice for the Good: Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
This article features Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, a local non-profit on a mission to “provide a refuge to captive-raised exotic animals while educating, advocating, and building awareness about animal welfare.”...
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A Voice for the Good: From This Day Forward
This article features From This Day Forward, a local non-profit on a mission to “educate and empower individuals to adopt mindful spending and repurposing habits during life’s celebrations....
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5 Money Milestones to Help Your Kids Achieve
Parents: you’re the first financial advisors your children will ever have! Guiding them through their initial financial milestones isn't just about setting them up for a stable future, it's about instilling values and skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Here's a look at five key financial markers your child might hit before they finish elementary school....
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Choosing the Right College for You: 4 Key Factors to Consider
The key to a fulfilling college experience and a high sense of well-being after graduation doesn't solely depend on the prestige of the institution. Instead, factors such as engaging with inspiring mentors, embracing challenging projects, and participating in extracurricular activities play a significant role....
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3 Tools to Find Relevant Scholarships
Several tools have been developed to streamline the scholarship search process, making it easier to uncover opportunities that can make higher education more affordable. Here are three essential tools to kickstart your scholarship search....