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05/01/2026
How to Protect Yourself from Financial Scams
Financial scams come in many forms and often start with a call, text, email, or spoofed website pretending to be your financial institution. Criminals abuse the trust consumers have in their financial institutions in order to scam individuals out of their money, as well as their personal information which can be used to steal your identity.
Read More04/16/2026
Social Security: Maximizing Your Benefits
When you retire, you may be entitled to a monthly benefit from Social Security for the rest of your life. Here’s what you need to know about your Social Security retirement benefits.
Read More03/23/2026
Big Changes Ahead for Grad PLUS and Parent PLUS Loans: Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re a graduate student or a parent planning to help pay for college, big updates to the Federal PLUS loan program in 2026. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s changing and how you can stay one step ahead.
Read More03/17/2026
Get Your Car Ready for Spring with These Seven Tips!
Unexpected car repairs can easily take your financial budget off-track. Regular maintenance can keep your car running longer and help catch any potential costly major repairs before you’re left stranded. Make these tips a part of your spring-cleaning routine to keep your car running smoothly all season long – take a look at the various replacements, services, and spring-cleaning tasks you can get started with today!
Read More03/02/2026
6 Ways the One Big Beautiful Bill Will Impact College Students and Federal Student Loan Borrowers
President Trump signed his sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) into law on July 4, 2025. Here are six of the biggest higher education-related changes in the bill.
Read More02/26/2026
2026 Tax Filing: Make Tax-Time Less Taxing
Whether you prepare your own return through the IRS Free File program, or take advantage of our discounts on convenient tax services like TurboTax and H&R Block, consider the tips below to help ensure your refund reaches your First Harvest account as promptly as possible.
Read More02/11/2026
When to Apply For Private Student Loans
Private student loans are one option families can use to help pay for college, but when should you take one out? Here are some instances when it can make sense to take out a private student loan.
Read More01/02/2026
What Is the Cost of College Attendance?
One of the most confusing parts about going to college is figuring out what it’s going to cost. You may have heard about your school’s cost of attendance, but when it comes time to pay, what does that mean?
Read More12/22/2025
Retirement Planning 101: When to Get Started
Today, saving for retirement brings more unique challenges compared to previous generations, as many companies used to offer pension plans that guaranteed retirement income. Discover more in this blog post.
Read More12/16/2025
3 Types of Credit That Can Help You Grow Your Business
Business loans often require collateral, ranging from inventory to accounts receivable. If your business is small, a personal guarantee will most likely be necessary, obligating the you to repay the debt using personal funds if the borrower defaults.
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