When you go to college, you’ll find freedom that you didn’t have before, such as living on your own. With that freedom comes the need to balance studying, class, extracurricular activities, work, finances, housework, and more.

It’s unsettling to see major swings in the stock market, or to observe heated exchanges among political leaders about the best financial course for the country.

Going on regular vacations is essential for your mental health. A relaxing break in your day-to-day routine soothes the soul and reduces stress. However, if you pay for that vacation with credit, especially at a cost you can’t comfortably pay off in 1 or 2 months, then the vacation could cause even more stress.

About 25% of adults in their 40s and 50s belong to the sandwich generation—the population of middle-aged adults who are taking care of their children and at the same time providing some level of care or support to their elderly parents.

About 36% of men and 30% of women between the ages of 18 and 34 live with their parents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While many adult children return home for a short period after college while they look for work, others come back for a variety of reasons—and often for longer stays.

College years are the time when many people establish financial habits that will carry them for the rest of their lives.

The holidays are a great time of year, bringing family and friends together to express their love and create happy memories. This flipside is that they can also bring a certain amount of financial stress for many people.

Ghosting. Grave robbery. Impersonating the dead. Any way you say it, postmortem identity theft is scary, and unfortunately common. Postmortem identity theft happens when a scammer obtains information from an obituary or stolen death certificate or buys personal information about a deceased person off the internet.

Have you tried our online bill payment service yet? Bill Pay makes paying bills less painful, reduces the risk of identity theft, and makes it easier to pay off credit cards and other debts. This versatile tool is available for FREE to all kstate CREDIT UNION members.

If you didn't play a role in managing family finances during your marriage, and you’re going through a divorce, you could be at a disadvantage. It's important for both spouses to understand their current financial situation and post-divorce needs.