One of the most important parts of budgeting is paying yourself first. Setting aside even small amounts regularly can help grow your stash significantly over time. Whether you’re building an emergency fund, preparing for retirement or saving up for a large expense, automation is one of the easiest ways to start your savings habit and reach your goals.

Here are four simple ways to start automating your savings.

In 2021, scams targeting the elderly resulted in $77 million dollars lost in Pennsylvania alone. Thankfully, you can avoid becoming a victim and help loved ones reduce their risk by learning more about the most common elder fraud scams and their warning signs.

Annual home repair costs can really add up. Whether you are a new or longtime homeowner, building repairs and maintenance costs into your financial plan is a must to prevent nasty surprises from derailing your budget.

So, you’ve been scrolling through Zillow, favoriting houses you want to tour. But before you contact a realtor to request a showing, there’s a big question you need to ask yourself. Are your finances mortgage ready?

Whether you’re looking for your first home or your next home, you’ll need to review your finances and your homebuying timeline. Here are five steps you can take now to ensure you’re mortgage ready when the time comes to get pre-approved and start putting in offers.

Shopping for and buying a home can be a long, confusing process—even for someone who has done it before. Many first-time buyers often feel lost at some point during the process and if they don’t have an expert they can trust with questions, they’re at risk of making decisions that end up costing them more money than needed or disrupting their budget.