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- Budgeting
- The first step towards financial wellness is creating a budget. It’s essential to understand your income and expenses. Track your spending habits, identify necessary expenses, and cut back on non-essential items. AbbyBank’s Personal Finance tool is a great way to help you track your spending, investments, budgets, goals, and income, all under one roof – inside online or mobile banking.
- Income: This includes your salary, freelance work, or any other sources.
- Expenses: These are your bills, rent, groceries, transportation, and leisure activities.
- The first step towards financial wellness is creating a budget. It’s essential to understand your income and expenses. Track your spending habits, identify necessary expenses, and cut back on non-essential items. AbbyBank’s Personal Finance tool is a great way to help you track your spending, investments, budgets, goals, and income, all under one roof – inside online or mobile banking.
- Saving and Investing
- Start saving early. Even a small amount can accumulate over time due to the power of compound interest. Consider opening a high-yield savings account or investing in a retirement fund. AbbyBank offers a number of saving options. Find an account tailored to your unique financial needs on our website or ask to speak with a Personal Banker.
- Savings: Aim to save at least 20% of your income.
- Investing: Consider low-risk investments like bonds or Certificates of Deposit (CDs) or high-risk ones like stocks, depending on your financial goals.
- Start saving early. Even a small amount can accumulate over time due to the power of compound interest. Consider opening a high-yield savings account or investing in a retirement fund. AbbyBank offers a number of saving options. Find an account tailored to your unique financial needs on our website or ask to speak with a Personal Banker.
- Managing Debt
- Many graduates have student loans. It’s crucial to understand the terms of your loans, make payments on time, and explore options for loan forgiveness or refinancing.
- Student Loans: Understand your loan terms and make timely payments.
- Credit Card Debt: Try to pay off your balance in full each month to avoid high- interest charges.
- Many graduates have student loans. It’s crucial to understand the terms of your loans, make payments on time, and explore options for loan forgiveness or refinancing.
- Building Credit
- A good credit score can help you when renting an apartment or buying a car. Pay your bills on time, keep your credit utilization low, and monitor your credit report regularly.
- Credit Score: Aim for a score above 700, which is considered good.
- Credit Report: Check your report annually for any discrepancies.
- A good credit score can help you when renting an apartment or buying a car. Pay your bills on time, keep your credit utilization low, and monitor your credit report regularly.
Financial wellness is a journey, not a destination. It involves continuous learning and adapting to changes in your financial situation.
At AbbyBank, we understand the financial challenges that come with transitioning from college to professional life. From checking accounts and credit cards to loans and investment options, we’re here to help you navigate your financial journey. Visit our website to explore our products and services and see how we can help you achieve financial wellness in your post-college life. Your financial future starts here!