Financial Education Center
Here for Every Step of Your Financial Wellness Journey
No financial situation or journey looks exactly the same. Whether your focus at this time is on paying down debt, saving for the future, planning for a major purchase, or anything in between, we're here to help! We've gathered several resources for some of the most common financial goals, and we're always here to help you come up with a customized plan for yours!
What are your current financial goals? We can help!
Blog
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How to Structure Your Savings for Maximum Stability
Sep 12, 2025If you haven’t considered Share Certificates (or Certificates of Deposit/CDs, as they’re known at banks) as part of your strategy, you might be leaving money on the table. Share Certificates offer fixed rates, locking in today’s yield for the entire term—even as rates fall.
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A Voice for the Good: Erin's House for Grieving Children
This article features Erin’s House for Grieving Children, a local non-profit with a mission dedicated to providing support for children, teens, and their families who have experienced a death....
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How to Compare Credit Cards to Find the Best Value
Calculating the total value of a credit card is a straightforward approach: subtract the costs (interest and fees) from the rewards (introductory offers, points, and cash back)....
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A Voice for the Good: Boomerang Backpacks
This article features Boomerang Backpacks, a local non-profit with a mission dedicated to supporting local elementary-aged students facing food insecurity while enlightening our community about giving back....
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3 Popular Scams to Look Out for This Summer
Over the past few weeks, cybercriminals have been hard at work targeting our community. While the types of scams these days seem endless, there are three we've seen on repeat recently—including scammers impersonating 3Rivers....
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Free College & Career Guidance: What's the Catch?
At 3Rivers, especially when it comes to meeting with our Youth & College Support Team for college and career guidance, this question comes up more often than you’d think. The truth is—there isn’t a catch! Meeting with us is completely free. No hidden fees, no fine print. Sure, we’d love for you to become a member, but it’s not a requirement. Why? Because when people have access to clear, helpful financial information, our entire community thrives....
