As a non-profit financial institution, Elements is here for you with our staff of financial wellness experts. Banks do not take the time to teach, but credit unions do. We keep up on the latest money trends and innovations, so we can continually share timely tips with you. Because knowledge is power — and it’s no different when it comes to your personal finances.
Please take some time to check out the articles in this section to enjoy a wealth of information. May it empower you to conquer challenges, reach your goals, and achieve financial success!
'Tis the Season: Protecting Yourself Against Holiday Fraud
Spotting Holiday Scams Will Help Keep Your Holidays Merry and Bright
Fall in Love with Your Home
Five Ways to Use Your Home Equity Line of Credit or Loan This Season
Partnering for Financial Success
Your Questions About Money and Relationships, Answered
Understanding APR vs. Interest Rates
What’s the Real Cost of Borrowing?
Moving Your Money to Elements
A Guide to Switching Financial Institutions
Your Child’s First Checking Account
What Parents Need to Know
Romance Red Flags
Unveiling the Secrets of Online Dating Fraud
Busting Common Money Myths – What Today’s Youth Really Need to Know About Money
Questions Answered About Money, Debt and More
Funding the Future
Answering Your College Financing Questions
Using Equity To Your Advantage
Strategies for Putting The Value Of Your Home To Work
Travel Smart This Spring
Scams You Need to Know Before Hitting the Road
Keep Calm and Tax On
Protecting Your Peace and Personal Information During Tax Time
Revisiting Your Resolutions
Here’s How You Can Stay Motivated All Year Long
Remain Cautious of Charity Fraud Related to California Wildfires & Other Causes
12 Meaningful Ways to Give Back This Season
The Best Gifts Aren’t Always Wrapped
Your Year-End Financial Checklist
5 Essential Tasks to Wrap Up the Year
Secure Your Social Feeds
Tips for Avoiding Holiday Scams on Social Media
Unlock Your Next Auto Deal
Finding the Right Car for Your Situation
Rake In Your Home’s Value with Our Autumn Home Maintenance Checklist
Feel that nip in the air? Here's how to get your home and yard ready for winter.
Parenting & Money
How to Talk Money with Your Child at Every Age
Gen X and Money
Forward-Thinking in Finances
The Final Stretch
How to Secure Last-Minute Funding for College
Millennials & Money
Escaping Debt and Exploring Financial Freedom
The First Year Student Checklist
How to Save on College Essentials
Gen-Z & Money
Navigating Finances in a Digital Era
Mastering the Market
Building Confidence in Your Current Home-Buying Journey
A College Student's Guide to Financial Success
Waiting on Your College Financial Aid?
Here's What to Do if You're Experiencing FAFSA Delays
Money Mindfulness
Creating Healthy Financial Habits
Prep Your Home for the Season with Our Spring Maintenance Checklists
Take advantage of the extra sunlight. Here's how to get your home and yard ready for spring.
Your Money in Today’s World
Expert Tips for Spending, Saving, and Borrowing Smarter
Calculated Money Moves
Add a Certificate to Your Financial Game Plan
How to Detect Scams During Tax Time
Protect Yourself from Scammers Posing as the IRS
Check Your List Twice for Fraud
Top 5 Fraud Trends this Holiday Season
Your Guide to Indy’s Budget-Friendly Gifting & Experiences
How to Empower Your College Student to Succeed Financially
Tips on spending, saving, earning, and borrowing.
Shield Yourself from Summer Scams
The 3 Fraud Trends Heating Up in Summer 2023
Funding Your College Education
A Guide to Covering the Costs of Tuition
The 4 Steps to Home Ownership
A Guide for First-Time Home Buyers
Simplify Your Student Loans
Five Steps to a Student Loan Refinance
The Mysteries of a Mortgage
Julie Bowering, VP of Mortgage Lending, Answers Your Homebuying FAQs
Using Credit Cards To Your Advantage
Slash Your Spending
Understanding How and Why You Spend Your Cash
Five Expert Tips for Buying the Best Car
Drive Away with a Deal Using These Insights
Prep Your Home for the Season with Our Winter Maintenance Checklists
Your Winter Guide to Home Repairs and Improvements
How to Navigate the Grocery Aisles This Holiday Season
Get Advice from Two Guest Expert Chefs
How to File Your Taxes Online
Save Time with Online Filing
Four Ways to Spot Student Loan Scams
Advice for Avoiding Loan Forgiveness Fraud
Fuel & Flights: Travel Advice to Combat Inflation
Travel Tips to Save a Buck During Challenging Times
Calling It Quits with Scammers
Expert Tips to Avoid Phone and Text Fraud
The Power of P2P Payments
Make Sending Money to Friends Simple
Finding Your Financial Focus
Expert Tips for Starting Your Year with a Reset
Don’t Be Deceived: Expert Tips To Avoid Fraud
Understand Common Types of Fraud and How to Protect Yourself
Finding the Perfect Timing: Refinancing Your Student Loans
Explore the Top 3 Times to Refinance Student Loans
Your Gift-Giving Guide for a Different Season
The Spirit of Giving Does Not Have to Change
Finding Your Auto Loan Fit: Practicality & Affordability
It's critical to understand what's important to you!
5 Great Reasons to Pay Your Bills Online
Find Safe & Secure Ways to Avoid Mailing Your Bills
Thrifty Travel Tips
Building a Great Getaway on a Budget
The Advantages of Bill Pay
Pay Your Bills with Ease Using Elements Digital Banking Tools
Breaking Down Balance Transfers
Interested in Paying Less Interest?
Managing Money as a Young Professional
How To Coordinate Your Finances Now & Later
8 Factors That Lead to Your Legacy
What does your unique financial legacy look like?
Money with Michael: Advice from America's Favorite Sitcom
Quick Financial Tips from The World's Best Boss
The Many Sides of Debt and How to Repay It
Tips from Relationship Manager Miranda Finley
The Cost of Clicks
How to Stop Overspending Online
Marriage and Your Money
Tips for Building A Successful Financial Relationship
Control Your Cards
Using Digital Tools to Manage Your Elements Credit and Debit Cards
SavvyMoney: A Financial Guide to Your Credit
Introducing a new integrated tool within Elements Digital Banking
Contactless Payments Becoming New Normal
As Our Lives and Routines Continually Change, So Do the Ways We Pay
Tools to Repair Your Credit
Expert Tips To Improve Your Credit Score
Building A Better Budget
How Setting Goals and Managing Behaviors Leads to Less Stress
Money & Your Mood
How Emotions Can Impact Your Wallet
Take Control of Your Student Loan Debt
Student Loan Repayment Strategies for Your Consideration
Making The Most of Your Mortgage
Tips for Homebuying, Refinancing, and Using Your Equity
Five Ways to Improve Your Finances
Expert Tips for Building a Better Financial Life
Dealing with Debt
Expert Tips for Understanding and Managing Debt
Preparing For The Future
Estate Planning Advice from Kent Emswiller | Preferred Legal Partner of Elements
Take Control of Your Credit
The Secrets To How Your Credit Score Is Calculated
The Impact of Identity Theft
Protecting Yourself From Being A Victim Of Fraud
Mythology Meets Your Money
8 Ways to Avoid Common Financial Misconceptions
How to Keep Your Money Working for You During the Quarantine
Elements weighs in with suggestions and solutions
Enhance Your Experience
Tech Tips for Digital Banking
Checks & Balances: Beat The Fraudsters At Their Own Game
The Many Myths of a Mortgage
Fighting Fraud
Control Your Cash Flow
Explore Our New Budgeting Tools
Save Smarter: Better Budgeting
Tech Tips: Enhance Your Digital Banking
Check Your Credit Report Prior to the Holidays
Home Improvements Tips For Summer Time
One Week Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Finances
The Need For Estate Planning After Divorce
