Helpful ways to relieve the holiday season stress

Just in time for the holidays AFSA partners with FELA (Financial Education & Literacy Advisers) to offer members free financial planning resources. As the holidays approach you might be more concerned with your financial well-being than usual. FELA offers a...

10 Money Action Steps to Take Before 2016

As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time to take stock of the financial moves you’ve already made – and have yet to make – before the year changes. Many financial deadlines pop up on Dec....

Americans are saving more than spending

Americans are saving faster than they are spending. It’s a key shift in spending habits that started during the Great Recession. And the trend continues as we head into the holiday shopping season this weekend. The savings rate in the United States rose to 5....