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06/24/2026

How much is enough for your emergency fund?

Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.

06/23/2026

Stocks rose over the shortened trading week as investors digested developments in the Middle East while the Fed held short-term rates steady. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.93 percent through Thursday’s close, while the Nasdaq...

06/22/2026

The average college senior graduates with credit card debt. How will your kids manage money?

You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?

06/19/2026

Your earning potential over a lifetime is one of your biggest assets. See a projection of what your career income could add up to over time.

Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

06/18/2026

🔸Juneteenth offers an important opportunity to reflect on the ongoing pursuit of freedom, opportunity, and progress. In honor of this holiday, EFS offices will be closed tomorrow, June 19th, 2026.
🔹Father’s Day reminds us of the fathers and father figures whose guidance, encouragement, sacrifice, and love and laughter leave a lasting impact on families and future generations.

Wishing you and your loved ones a meaningful Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend.💙

06/18/2026

Saving for retirement gets a lot of attention. Spending those savings can be just as important.

A recent survey found that only 31% of Americans know what “decumulation” means — the process of drawing down retirement assets over time.

That uncertainty may help explain why some retirees spend far less than they could. One report found that about one-third of retirees still had 100% or more of their initial retirement assets by their mid-80s.

For many people, the concern is not just having enough saved. It is knowing how to use those savings while accounting for healthcare costs, inflation, taxes, market changes, and longevity.

Common withdrawal guidelines, such as the 4% rule, may provide a starting point, but they do not account for every personal circumstance.

The transition from saving to spending can be both emotional and financial. After decades of building retirement assets, using them thoughtfully can take a different kind of confidence.

Many Americans spend decades saving for retirement, but lack a plan for using that money once they stop working, a new survey finds. Here's what to know.

06/17/2026

How long will it actually take to pay off that credit card? See the timeline and total interest costs—then decide if you want to speed things up.

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

06/15/2026

Stocks moved higher last week as inflation jitters gave way to investor enthusiasm over Middle East diplomatic efforts and the largest-ever initial public offering (IPO). The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.65 percent, while the...

06/15/2026

Inflation moved higher in May, with energy costs playing a major role in the increase.

Consumer prices rose 4.2% from a year earlier, up from 3.8% in April. On a monthly basis, prices increased 0.5%.

Gas prices were a key driver. Higher energy costs accounted for more than 60% of the monthly increase, while gasoline prices were up sharply from a year earlier.

The impact extends beyond the pump. Higher fuel and energy costs can affect transportation, shipping, airfares, electricity, business expenses, and household budgets.

Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose at a more modest pace. That suggests some price pressures remain concentrated in energy-related categories, though consumers and businesses are still feeling the strain.

For households, inflation can affect everyday spending decisions. For businesses, higher costs may influence pricing, hiring, margins, and customer behavior.

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

06/15/2026

The key to healthcare in retirement might be a patchwork of different choices.

What is your plan for health care during retirement?