2020 has been a year of major change, to say the least. One of these changes is that more people are working from home than ever before. The pandemic forced many companies to transition staff from chatting at the water cooler to chatting via virtual meetings. If you're looking for a company that is actively... Continue Reading →
Negotiate for a lower bill. Ask your health care provider to lower or waive some fees. You can find the going rate of coverage on sites like myHealthcare Cost Estimator to give you a starting point for your negotiations. According to federal law, all expenses for COVID-19 testing, copayments, and deductibles, should be covered by... Continue Reading →
Should you withdraw and reinvest your retirement plan money while you are still on the job? Provided by William DeBille, Financial Advisor Connex Investment and Retirement Services Did you know you might be able to take some or all of the money in your 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan and roll it over into another... Continue Reading →
These St. Patrick’s Day ideas are better than a pot of gold You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. People of all backgrounds enjoy getting dressed up to go to parades across the country or going out with friends. Here are a few fun ways to celebrate the Feast of St.... Continue Reading →
Spring is almost here! It’s time for spring cleaning, and that includes spring cleaning your finances. Not sure where to begin? Check out these ideas for a start: Clean up your paperwork Outdated insurance policies, old statements, tax-related paperwork more than 7-years old, these are documents you can take to the shredder. It’s also a... Continue Reading →
It’s America Saves Week! Looking for an easy way to save? Make it automatic! Use online banking or Connex's mobile banking app to set up reoccurring transfers to your savings account! Whether saving for an emergency fund, education expenses, retirement or all things in between, by making saving automatic you are putting yourself in the best... Continue Reading →
February is the month of love, and Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. Here are a 10 fun activities to try with your significant other. Movie Night DIY: If your Valentine’s Day date night is looking like it’s going to be spent at home, try a romantic movie or movie genre you and... Continue Reading →
A Scholarship is financial support awarded to a student based on academic achievement or other criteria like financial need, for the purpose of schooling. There are various types of scholarships- the two most common are merit-based and need-based. The donor or organization funding the scholarship sets the criteria for recipient selection and specifically defines how... Continue Reading →
There is about a week left until January 1st 2020. This is the time of the year when we are all excited to tackle popular resolutions such as: I want to lose weight, eat healthier, and save more money. By mid-January, the resolutions people make typically fail. People give up on good intentions and fall... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone! My name is Myana Mallory and I am very excited to join the Connex team as the VP of Unbanking marketing intern. I am a first year student at Quinnipiac University, a part of the 3 + 1 accelerated MBA program. I am a double major in marketing and computer information systems. I... Continue Reading →
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