Family Finances

Get your children excited to learn about how to be "Be a Credit Union Saver and Your Savings Will Never Go Extinct" with these dinosaur savings jokes and puns. 

The new year is here – making it a great time to strengthen your savings and boost your bottom line! Just try out the exercises below, and you’ll be well on your way to achieving financial fitness.  

Kids - check out these scenarios and try to determine which options give you the better deal!

Now that the holidays are a wrap, there’s no time like the present to start those post-holiday to-dos!

All of our annual seasonal celebrations cost money – lots of money. This year, help your family spend less by incorporating these ideas into your holiday budget plan. 

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. 

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.

We have many resources to help you teach your children good money management and the importance of saving.

Learn more about what documents you can shred and how shredding will reduce your risk for identity theft.

How a rising rate economy may affect your finances.

We can all help  build our community and strengthen our local economy.

If you need help financing the the items on your bucket list First Commonwealth can help you secure a low-interest loan.   You choose which loan is best for your life - a manageable payment that won't take a long time to pay back.

Does your child know the impact financial decisions will have on their financial future?

You don’t need to travel far to find great summer vacation attractions and activities. Take advantage of the amazing venues you have in your backyard.

Your teen will need all the resources and good advice they can find throughout their lives to make informed and intelligent money decisions.  First Commonwealth makes it easy to set up your teen’s checking account. There are many great resources to help you and your teen discuss the responsibilities of a checking account and how to manage money.