April is Financial Literacy Month and what better way to celebrate than highlighting simple ways to save money! ATM Savvy! Ask your financial institution what automated teller machines (ATMs) you can use without paying a fee. Then, if you were paying ATM fees in the past, put the [...]

Periods are expensive, but they do not have to be. Women who cannot afford period products should have free access to them; period products are a necessity, not a desire. Periods are not a privilege, and periods are not a luxury. Until recently, I was unaware of the [...]

Congratulations! You've just graduated, and you're ready to take on the world. But, are you ready to take on your personal finances? Understanding and managing your money will not only help you now. It prepares you for a successful future. For example, do you know what your credit [...]

Did you know May is nationally recognized as Older Americans Month? This year's theme is aging in place. Help us spread awareness on how seniors can stay in their homes and live independently in their community by supporting our Senior Services program. Metrocrest Services offers various support services [...]

Hi! My name is Ainsley Mendoza, and I’m a trained Financial Coach here at Metrocrest Services. Being a trained financial coach allows me the opportunity to support clients as they make a plan and take action towards their financial goals. One of the many things I look forward [...]

Financial literacy is essential to a financially secure future. That's why, in 2004, US Senate Resolution 316 was passed, designating April as "Financial Literacy Month." The goal of the resolution is to raise awareness about the importance of financial education in the United States and the serious consequences [...]

Many New Years' resolutions center around physical health, mental health, even the health of our relationships, but what about your financial health? Have you made any resolutions or goals to improve your financial well-being this year? With the average American owing over $90,000 in debt, you may find [...]

The 2021 American Rescue Plan includes six key changes to the Child Tax Credit.