Financial Education Resource Center
Do I Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness?
At Addition Financial, we often have members ask us about student loan forgiveness, cancellation or discharge. They want to know whether they can qualify and if it’s a good idea to apply for forgiveness. It’s an important question and we’re here to help. Here’s what you need to know.
4 Benefits to Refinancing Student Loans After Graduation
If you just graduated or if you’ve been done with school for a while, you may be struggling to pay off student loans. In many cases, refinancing is a great idea. There are some exceptions, but here are four significant benefits of refinancing your student loans.
When & How to Start Contributing to a Child Savings Account
We have some thoughts about the best time to open a savings account for your child – and how much you should contribute to it. Here’s what you need to know.
What's the Average Cost of Having a Baby in 2024?
In this post, we’ll focus on the costs associated with pregnancy and preparing for your first child. We’ll also touch on some of the long-term costs.
A Financial Perspective: When is the Right Time to Have a Baby?
If you’re wondering when to have a baby, here are the financial boxes to check to figure out when it’s the right time.
5 Financial Money Problems in Marriage & What to Do About Them
It’s important to think about the ways that marriage will affect your financial picture. Money is the number one cause of disagreements between married couples. With that in mind, here are five money problems in marriage – and some advice to help you resolve them.
Try Our Personal Monthly Budget Expenses Calculator and Planner
We’ve created a personal monthly expenses calculator and planner, to help you manage your money effectively and reach your savings goals.
The Best Ways to Save Money on a Bi-Weekly Budget
Here are some tips and tricks to help you save money on a bi-weekly budget.
How to Start an Emergency Fund and Set Savings Goals
If you don’t have money set aside for the unexpected, you might be wondering how to start an emergency fund. Here are some things that may help.
A Household Budget: Average Monthly Expenses for Family of 5
Here are some tips to help you create a household budget and estimate average monthly expenses for a family of 5.
5 Creative Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget
It’s common for people to struggle to meet their monthly expenses. Here are five of our favorite budgeting tips to recommend.
7 Frugal Living and Money Saving Tips for Every Age
At Addition Financial, we love working with members of all ages to help them save money. Here are seven of our favorite frugal living tips.
6 Easy Ways to Save Money in 2024 You Could Try Now
If you want to save money, you need to be creative and consistent. Here are six unique money-saving techniques that could work for you!
Who Can Claim the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit?
One of the best things about saving money for retirement is that you can claim a retirement savings contribution credit on your tax return. Here's who qualifies for the credit and how to calculate it.