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!
What are your current financial goals? We can help!
Blog
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Navigating the Impact of Interest Rates on Your Mortgage in 2025
Mar 12, 2025Mortgage rates continue to fluctuate in 2025 based on economic factors such as inflation, Federal Reserve policies, and housing market trends. But what does that mean for you as a borrower?
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3 Key Ways to Grow Your Tax Return & Why Now is the Best Time to Take Advantage of Them All
With a year of uncertainty when it comes to interest rates ahead of us, you may be looking to maximize your refund by growing it through a high-yield savings account. Rates on deposit accounts have been higher recently than they typically are, and you may be asking yourself where where you should put your tax return to get the best benefit....
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A Year of Giving: A Look Back at Our 2024 Community Efforts
3Rivers takes pride in actively engaging with the communities we serve. As a cooperative, we relish being present, taking part in the events, fundraisers, and efforts that matter most to our members and our team. Our commitment goes beyond financial support, extending to volunteerism, education, in-kind contributions, and various other forms of assistance....
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How the Questa Foundation Can Support Your College Journey
Questa Foundation is dedicated to making higher education—whether it’s college, trades, apprenticeships, or other postsecondary paths—more affordable for students in the region. Their flagship program is the forgivable loan, which offers 50–100% loan forgiveness for students who meet specific requirements....
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Brushing Scams: Protect Yourself from This Sneaky Threat Involving Unexpected Packages & QR Codes
If you’ve ever received a package you didn’t order, you might assume it’s a mistake—or even a pleasant surprise! But if that package contains an unexpected gift with no clear sender and a QR code inside, it could be part of a brushing scam, a deceptive tactic that scammers use to steal personal and financial information....
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Stay Safe This Tax Season: How to Spot and Avoid Scammers
Scammers are hard at work all year round, but they ramp up their efforts to steal your personal and financial information during tax season. Here's a look at how to spot tax and IRS scams, your rights as a taxpayer, how to report fraud, and more....
