CESI Financial Blog

How to prioritize bills when you can’t pay them all If you’re scrambling to pay your bills each month, you’re not alone, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learning how to best prioritize your bills during these times, can help alleviate some of those stresses. According to one report re...

As a financial literacy educator, I believe I must give all of the class attendees as many tools as I can that will help them. Among the first tools, they need to become financially successful is a budget. I know, I know, you are groaning at that word “budget” but I ask you to hang in there with...

About 25% of Americans will suffer from a disability for at least a year before they reach retirement age. And 5.6% will have a short-term disability of six month or less during their working life, according to the Council for Disability Awareness. Knowing these statistics point to the importance of...

One of my most cherished childhood memories is going with my dad to the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society, a huge bank located in Center City. It was one of the tallest buildings in Philadelphia and was easily identifiable in the city skyline because the sign was a bright neon blue. The interior of ...

As the calendar gets closer to Feb. 14, thoughts usually turn to our loved ones as we look for ways to express our love and celebrate Valentine’s Day. But this year, more than ever, we all need to remember to take the time for a little self-care too. Frugal self-care options are essential for thos...