Financial Resources

Managing Subscriptions

July 6, 2026

Nowadays we use subscriptions for almost everything: streaming channels, clothing, make-up, fitness and wellness, food for us and our pets, and more. They are convenient and add value to our lives, but it’s also very easy to forget that you have them. According to substack.com, the average American spends $219 per month on subscription services. […]

Don’t Let High Gas Prices Get You Down

June 15, 2026

We’re heading into the summer – the time of year when people are more apt to take to the road and enjoy a getaway.  But the current price of gas leaves some people frustrated and concerned that their dollar isn’t stretching as far as it used to. With gas prices (and the price of nearly […]

The Fabric of Community

June 1, 2026

By Laurie Baker, President & CEOCommunity isn’t just where we live, it’s how we live together. It can be made up of family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, or the local businesses that know our name when we walk in the door. Community can mean something a little different to each of us.  Lately, I’ve been thinking about the many ways […]