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Our First Person blog provides personal finance advice, tips, guidance and insight to help you make smarter financial choices and act on your dreams. (OK, we’ll also include the occasional link to the products and services we offer that can help you along the way.)

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Happier Holidays: Budget Smarter, Stress Less

October 30, 2025

Summary This holiday budgeting guide offers practical tips to reduce financial stress and maximize joy. Learn how to create a realistic budget, open a dedicated savings account, and shop...

Keep Your Money Safe as You Travel

Keep Your Money Safe as You Travel

July 25, 2016

For Both Jeans and Credit Cards, ‘Fit’ is Essential

For Both Jeans and Credit Cards, ‘Fit’ is Essential

July 18, 2016

6 Steps to Building Your First Budget

6 Steps to Building Your First Budget

July 11, 2016

11 Inexpensive Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer

11 Inexpensive Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer

July 5, 2016

7 Tips for Managing Student Loan Debt

7 Tips for Managing Student Loan Debt

June 27, 2016

Your Bank, Your Money

How to Avoid Identity Theft Online: Protecting Your Personal Information

How to Avoid Identity Theft Online: Protecting Your Personal Information

June 20, 2016

How to Avoid Identity Theft Online: Protecting Your Child’s Personal Information

How to Avoid Identity Theft Online: Protecting Your Child’s Personal Information

June 13, 2016

Cybersecurity Series: Protecting Your Private Information Online, Part II

Cybersecurity Series: Protecting Your Private Information Online, Part II

June 6, 2016

Cybersecurity Series: Protecting Your Private Information Online, Part I

Cybersecurity Series: Protecting Your Private Information Online, Part I

May 31, 2016

8 Homebuying Tips for First-Time Buyers

8 Homebuying Tips for First-Time Buyers

April 11, 2016