Shopping expenses are part of a budget that are tough to nail down. For September, we will look at how shopping habits can negatively affect your finances.

Determining your retirement income needs is a process that helps you identify your retirement planning needs based on your desired standard of living and the resources you'll have available.

A night out in town can be a lot of fun – until you the next morning, when you see how much you spent. If your goal is to save money while still having a good time, finding things to do at home is a good, money-saving strategy to utilize.

High school and college are dramatically different experiences. Increased responsibility is the biggest change, and being prepared is one of the most significant things you can do to meet the challenges college presents.

Get ready to show off those furry Gators fans this football season, as longtime partner Florida Credit Union is launching a “Pet of the Game” initiative to benefit the Humane Society of North Central Florida.

While we’d certainly like it any other way, the truth is that it’s expensive to go to college! That’s why, along with scholarships, the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Aid, is an option many incoming and current college students can depend on to help pay for college.

Shopping for the holidays is expensive. When you factor in all of your friends and family members, you may be looking at a big bill this holiday season. Add to that the cost of decorating and hosting parties, and you have quite the tab! That’s why we believe budgeting for the holidays should start early.

Financial fitness doesn’t stop at budgets and credit scores! Keeping track of sensitive documents, like social security cards, receipts and vehicle registrations, can help you in your financial endeavors, as well as give you peace of mind.

Conventional wisdom says that what goes up must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when your money is at stake. Though there's no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock market, the following common-sense tips can help.