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Financial Wellness Learning Center

Welcome to the Peoples Bank Financial Wellness Center

Here you can learn about managing money and building a financial future for you, your family and even your business.;
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Make These Money Moves When Getting Your First Job
Prepare for your fiscal future with helpful tips on how to manage a budget after starting a new job, while learning to spend wisely and save for your future.
Learn what to do with that steady paycheck
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Getting Financially Ready to Live on Your Own
As you step into a new stage of life, by moving out on your own, it’s important that you learn how to establish a foundation that will help for years to come.
Learn how to get ready
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Best time to save money on products and services
Timing is everything. If you’re looking to save on your next grill, mattress, TV and so much more, we break it down month-by-month.
Read on
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Budgeting Your First Apartment
This guide will teach you what to expect as a first-time tenant so you can rent your first apartment with confidence.
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Developing and Using a Wise Borrowing Strategy
Too much, too expensive or the wrong kinds of debt can make life miserable.
Learn how
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How to Budget as a College Student
Financial responsibility can be overwhelming for some college students. Careful saving and spending habits can pay off in the long run.
Learn to build a budget
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How to Safely Use Mobile Payment Apps and Services
Online payment systems like Zelle, Venmo and CashApp let you quickly and easily send money. Learn how to use these apps safely.
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Get Smart About Credit
Learn about building a good credit record and the importance of an accurate credit report. It will help to ensure that credit will be there when you need it.
Read this article to learn more
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How to Teach Your Kids to Be Money Smart
Kids learn best from their parents (or caregivers) and few things are more relevant to success than money “smarts”.
Get started teaching
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College Isn't the Only Path
College may not be for everyone. There are alternatives to a four-year program that may make more sense.
Check out these options
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Methods for Merging Couple’s Finances
Merging finances as a couple can be overwhelming. We have some money management tips to make these decisions easier.
Read our tips
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How Much Does College Cost?
Beyond tuition, other school-related costs have also increased, such as books, technology and living expenses.
How to plan appropriately
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Preparing a Personal Balance Sheet
A personal balance sheet is a way to measure financial progress. Download our handy guide to preparing your own.
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Preventing Overdraft Fees
Learn why overdraft fees occur and how to avoid them.
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Savings Goals in Your 20s
Life can move in your 20s. fast so it’s smart to prepare for when those days come. Gain the financial security and confidence you need to make a habit out of saving.
Dig into some savings goals
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Understanding Credit Card Rates
Credit card interest is a fee you pay when you borrow money from your financial institution. The rate determines how much.
Learn why it’s important
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What’s the difference between APY and APR?
You may have the terms APY and APR referring to bank accounts, loans or credit cards. It’s important to know what each of them means and how they affect you and your finances.
Read on
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Your First Financial Plan
Creating a first financial plan is an essential step towards establishing a strong financial foundation.
Start with these steps
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Building a Good Credit Record
A solid credit history can be one of your most useful and powerful financial assets.
Learn how
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Building a Savings Cushion
Having a financial cushion is one of the most important things you can do to feel financially secure. We have some ideas that may help.
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Save $1,000 (or more) this year
There are several ways to build a savings account. Starting small may be the way to go.
Try this easy system
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How to Pay Off Your Debt Fast
The best way to get out of loan and credit card debt fast is to cut spending, start saving, and consolidate your loans.
Learn how
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Start Simple with These Budgeting Tips
Tracking your monthly spending, then making a plan to stay within that budget can be an overwhelming task for some people.
Read our tips

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