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Banking for Every Family Stage | Fidelity Bank NEPA & Lehigh Valley

October 9, 2025

Life brings big changes—and each stage has unique financial needs. Whether you’re preparing for marriage, raising children, supporting young adults, or planning for retirement, Fidelity Bank is here with guidance, tools, and local expertise. Marriage & Building a Foundation Parenting: Babies → Adolescents Launching Adult Children Retirement & Senior Years Marriage & Building a Foundation […]

A College Budgeting Guide for Students and Parents

September 8, 2025

As the first semester unfolds, it is crucial that college students assess the financial landscape of campus life. While tuition and housing costs are primary considerations, additional expenses ranging from textbooks to social activities can significantly impact a student’s budget.   The Cost Breakdown – Not just tuition!   According to College Board data:  These are averages […]

Protecting Yourself from Scams: A Guide for Seniors and Their Families

July 25, 2025

Fraud today doesn’t look like it used to. Instead of lurking in alleys, scammers use phone calls, text messages, and email to target victims—especially older adults. These criminals often rely on trust, urgency, and confusion to get what they want. But with the right information, anyone can learn how to identify and avoid these scams. […]

Emergency Savings Funds: Your Key to Weathering Life’s Storms

March 20, 2025

Emergency Savings Funds: Your Key to Weathering Life’s Storms Life is full of surprises, and not all of them are pleasant. Whether it’s a sudden car repair or an unexpected medical bill, unforeseen expenses can quickly derail your financial plans. That’s where an emergency fund comes in: it’s a financial buffer against life’s unpredictable moments.  […]

9 Fun Ways to Teach Your Child about the Value of Money!

April 5, 2023

Money management is an important skillset for every child to develop. There are lots of ways parents can incorporate lessons into daily life, and the best time to start is now. Here are a few fun ways on how teach your children the value of money. 1. Explain where money comes from. “When you’re teaching […]

5 Back-to-School Money Management Tips for Parents

August 8, 2022

Modern technology has given parents more shopping options than ever before, but some are discovering the benefits of more traditional back-to-school shopping money management. There are also a few modern twists on classic budgeting tips, too.

College Students: Is it Time for a Credit Card?

October 15, 2020

When it comes to college students and credit cards, there are plenty of opportunities to improve financial literacy, and some of the best teachable moments arrive before college careers begin.

The best time to start teaching kids about money? Today!

January 23, 2020

Money management isn’t part of the curriculum in most American schools, but it’s an important skill set for every child to develop. There are lots of ways parents can incorporate financial management lessons into daily life, and the best time to start is now.

Baby on the way? A few tips for expectant parents to get their financial house in order

July 25, 2019

Jody Lewis, Branch Manager in Moosic, (and, incidentally, the mother of triplets who knows a little something about planning) offers a few financial tips to help expectant parents get their financial house in order, before and after, baby’s arrival.

Financing a College Education

July 18, 2019

Kristi Cleveland, Branch Manager, Fidelity Bank in Peckville, shares 5 things every college-bound student and parent should know about preparing to pay for college.

Beyond the Piggy Bank: Teaching Your Kids Healthy Money Management Skills

May 30, 2019

How young is too young to talk about finances? When should they start saving? How should teens handle money, and what will new college graduates need to know before they enter the workforce? Our experts have a few tips (and tricks) up their sleeves.