Financial Wellness Learning Center

Understand the financial basics of running a small business.

A solid credit history can be one of your most useful and powerful financial assets.

One survey shows that approximately 80% of Americans are currently in debt. Understanding how debt works, knowing where to go for help, and making a plan are the keys to help you better manage your debt.

No one wants to think about car breakdowns or job loss. But as much as we’d like to avoid thinking about them, emergencies do happen.

Your credit can have a big impact on your financial life. Credit scores and reports provide a snapshot of the financial habits that financial institutions, cell phone companies, credit card companies, and others use to get a sense of your creditworthiness.

If you ever feel overwhelmed by your financial situation, you’re not alone. In fact, nearly half of all Americans live paycheck to paycheck—struggling to pay their bills or save for the future.

College costs are rising, but with strategic planning and saving, paying for education can be within your reach. Regardless of your financial situation, there are smart ways to plan and pay for college. Let’s explore the many options that may be available to you and your family.

Have you ever run out of money before the end of the month? Determine your monthly income and expenses to create a budget so you know where your money is going instead of wondering where it went.

Explore what you can do to achieve financial wellbeing while starting a new business or going into business for yourself.

More than 70% of Americans consider homeownership to be an important part of the American Dream but buying a home can be one of the most expensive, albeit rewarding, decisions you’ll ever make.

Congratulations! You’ve decided to purchase a home. Now it's time to prepare yourself to make the right decisions by learning about the process, the people who can assist you, and the associated costs.

Does your house need a “facelift”? If, so you don’t have to move – just spice things up by remodeling.

Your identity is a valuable piece of information and identity theft and identity fraud are fast-growing crimes. They can involve someone impersonating you, using your personal information to open bank accounts, withdrawing money from your accounts, or even taking out loans in your name.

A money mule is a person who transfers illegally obtained money between different payment accounts—often in different countries—on behalf of others.

Dating scams start with fake profiles on dating apps or social media. Scammers strike up a relationship with their targets and work to build trust. Sometime later, they make up a story and ask for money.

Fraud incidents tend to disproportionately affect small businesses since the relative size of a financial loss makes up a much bigger chunk of revenue compared with larger organizations. Learn how to fight back.

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. It’s time to put scammers in their place.

Internet browser updates are often made to fix security issues and running an older version may invite hackers into your system.

Learn strategies that may prepare you to prevent elder financial fraud from happening to you or a loved one.