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Financial experts have devised a few straightforward solutions to help you determine how much money you should be spending and saving each month. You can choose to follow the 50/3020 plan or the 60% solution.

Take the guesswork out of filing and organize your important records with simple tips.

We are here to guide our youth members toward financial independence.

What are construction loans and who uses them?

With all the large-scale data breaches, everyone is very aware of fraud and identity theft. One thing my husband and I have adopted is the “shred it” method. We shred everything that has our personal information on it including junk mail. One day, I was shredding the mail and realized some items had my young daughter’s information on it.

The school year has started, so I thought this would be the perfect weekend to start my child’s financial education.

With good planning, you can save a good chunk of cash on your next project.

The key in managing both debt repayment and retirement savings is to understand a few basic financial concepts.

With interest rates so low, getting the most out of your savings can be a challenge. So how do you earn money from your savings without tying it up for years? Enter the magic of certificate laddering.

How to spend less while traveling.

An ITM is like an ATM (automated teller machine), but features live video technology. You can use the ITM to connect with video associates who will assist you with your transactions.

Whichever method or tools you use, the three steps to develop a successful monthly budget are always the same.

Review some of the different lending options and learn more about the programs available to help you borrow smart.

Review your options to find unknown, acceptable sources to fund your new home down payment.

Fall is the bet season to buy a house. As temperatures cool and trees shed their leaves, enough factors break in the buyer's favor to make it the number one season for home buying.

Protect your auto loan and your finances with GAP PLUS.

Get ready to make some incredible money discoveries!

Saving money just isn’t in most children’s DNA.

Balancing fun and finances isn’t always easy, so we’ve put together a simple formula to help you stick to your savings goals.

Take some time to examine your money habits.

Debit cards and credit cards look similar, but are very different.

Undergrads can keep their debt to a minimum by taking the time to plan before heading to college.

Working to earn money is an important life lesson.

It’s important to learn smart credit habits early so you can avoid problems down the road.

Some easy ways you can help your family cut down on energy use.

This summer, challenge yourself to have a blast – without making your parents spend a lot of cash.

Heating the house in the winter and cooling it in the summer can result in high utility bills, which certainly puts a strain on your budget. There are a few things you can do in order to cut back on heating and cooling costs. Brought to you by GreenPath.

Use our checklist to make sure your student is financially prepared for college.

What items should you consider when moving high-rate credit card debt.

Just because many of us don’t use cash, this doesn’t rule out some great, easy ways to save. 

First Commonwealth has a financial tool to help you improve your financial health.

Here are a few gift ideas you can give the person who has everything.

The 24-hour holiday movie channels have already started their “countdown to Christmas.” Thinking about them has made me liken my holiday spending to today’s formulaic holiday movies. Here are 5 ideas to help you pay off your holiday debt.

Use these tips to help you save money and organize your family during the school year.

The big topic of discussion among the community where I live has been the merger of the local bank with a larger national bank. Find out how we can help your family and friends.

Make the most of the time you are spending with your children, it’s a perfect time to start or continue your child’s financial education.

Protecting your financial information is more important than ever before.

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. And here at First Commonwealth, we are doing all we can to help protect you.

Your mobile phone and tablet may be targeted by cyber thieves to gain access to your apps and your personal information. With every upgrade, there are people trying to find ways around the latest technology. At First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, we employ a security system that safeguards your money.

The largest population of victims is senior citizens. I realized how vulnerable my parents and in-laws are to these scams and frauds that are primarily orchestrated on the internet, but also on the phone and by mail.