Savings Articles

A child drops coins into a piggy bank. A college student checks a credit score for the first time. A couple reviews mortgage payments at the kitchen table. A retiree studies an investment statement over morning coffee.

Each moment reflects a different stage of life, yet they share something in common: These are all financial decisions …

Financial Confidence

Americasaves.org states: When you have a clear understanding of your income, expenses, savings, and financial goals, you can move forward with confidence in your financial decisions.

One of the biggest contributors to financial stress is not having a plan. Without a roadmap, it’s easy …

When you’re a child, finding a dollar in the street and adding it to your shiny new bank account may be a major life event. When you’re middle-aged, funneling money into your retirement account feels like a big win. And when you’re retired, having enough money in savings to live comfortably is an accomplishment that will support your …

We can credit Roman-era wayfinders with the term “milestone”: Ancient civilizations erected stone markers at mile intervals to make travelers aware of how far they’d come or the distance remaining to reach their destinations.

With that in mind, let’s consider financial milestones. They can seem far away, but are they really? You only …

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan once stated, “Financial education is a process that should begin at an early age and continue throughout life. This cumulative process builds the skills necessary for making critical financial decisions.”

At Plumas Bank we understand the importance of helping our community’s youth build …