Insights and tips to help you with your finances, plus information from The Summit’s community partners.
July 22, 2022
A financial journey typically includes several twists and turns – such as understanding how to manage spending, build savings and control debt. There might be “speed bumps” in the form of unexpected changes in income. Along the way, you might also navigate milestone purchases such as financing a home or car.
June 23, 2022
Taste of Syracuse is the biggest 2-day event in Central New York. This year’s event will raise money for Make-A-Wish Central New York, and McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center.
June 2, 2022
June 1, 2022
Current low mortgage rates may make it seem like the perfect time to purchase your first home. One of the biggest mistakes first-time homeowners make is spending more than they can afford by overlooking the “true” cost of homeownership. Here are 7 often overlooked costs that can have a big impact on your bottom line.
May 25, 2022
When you refinance a student loan, you take out a new loan to pay off an existing loan to take advantage of a lower interest rate. Before you do, ask yourself these questions:
May 6, 2022
The past two years have changed the way that we travel, or even plan for travelling. Here are some great tips for financing your next trip of a lifetime.
April 5, 2022
By Dawn Kellogg April is Financial Literacy Month! As college students, financial literacy is especially important now as it’s a sign of how financially successful you’ll be later in life. A national study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) found that only 34% of Americans could answer basic financial literacy questions. Adopting basic financial skills […]
March 24, 2022
By Dawn Kellogg Congratulations! Your child has just been accepted to the university of their choice! You cry happy tears, knowing that the next exciting chapter of their life is about to unfold. Then, reality sets in and, possibly, anxiety as you think about how much a degree costs. You might have been setting aside […]
March 15, 2022
By Dawn Kellogg If you’ve ever had a chance to explore The Summit’s website (and we hope you have), you may have noticed some articles and links to GreenPath, The Summit’s Financial Education partner. GreenPath has a wealth of resources available to members of The Summit. Their certified experts can help you navigate the big moments […]
March 9, 2022
By Dawn Kellogg What is a Home Equity Line of Credit? And who/what is it good for? A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is a type of home equity loan – basically, a second mortgage. It allows you to draw funds as you need them and repay the money at a variable interest rate. […]
February 10, 2022
By Dawn Kellogg, Public Relations and Community Engagement Specialist According to Forbes Magazine, over 23 million Americans plan to bet more than $4.3 billion on this year’s Super Bowl. Over 1/3 of those people plan to bet online. There is no doubt – sports betting, particularly online, is exploding. Goldman Sachs Group Inc predicts that […]
January 28, 2022
By David Czarniak, Information Security Specialist Today is Data Privacy Day! We all know what a jungle the cyberworld can be. Now, more than ever, it is important to safeguard yourself from those who would take and misuse your personal information. To raise awareness, and promote data privacy best practices, here are some useful tips […]
