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How Much of Your Paycheck Should You Save?

The journey to reach your financial goals can be as simple as saving money from your paycheck! Check out our article on how much of your paycheck you should save. Are you setting aside enough money for your paycheck for the future? While it might not spark excitement, the act of saving is a critical…

First Generation Home Buyer Class in East Hartford on December 7

Chelsea Groton Bank is facilitating a free First Generation Home Buyer class on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Goodwin University in East Hartford. An option to join on Zoom is also available. Anyone interested in attending must register at www.ChelseaGroton.com/Events to receive more in-person event details and/or online log-in information….

Activities for a Happy and Healthy Summer with Your Kids

This summer, Chelsea Groton is offering free classes and activities for kids to continue learning and having fun at the same time. We’re also happy to support local non-profit organizations that benefit the youth in the area. From STEAM classes to baseball games and concerts, we’re out and about making sure this summer is full…

Vacation and Travel Security Tips

Before you embark on your next adventure, consider downloading Chelsea Groton’s SmartCard App. Use it to create travel plans for seamless access to your Chelsea Groton Visa® Debit and Credit Cards on the go, then check out this article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance for more ways to protect yourself on your next trip! Even…

Upcoming Classes and Events 6/8 – 6/17

The start of June means warmer weather and more chances for you to attend one of our upcoming educational classes or events! This month we’re partnering with local organizations on topics such as Medicare and Alzheimer’s Disease. We’re also holding another Community Shred Day and will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Gemma E….

Personal Finance Classes Should Be Mandatory

The Connecticut legislature has voted to make financial literacy requirements for high school graduates mandatory. This is an important step forward for the state. There are only eight states in the country that have a fully implemented plan to require that every student take a personal finance class before graduation. According to NextGen Personal Finance,…

Financial Wellness Programs: A Key Employee Benefit

Finances stress (almost) everyone out. Even your employees! If you’re a business owner trying to think of ways to differentiate your offer from other competitors, and to truly show support to your team, look no further than offering a financial wellness program as part of your employee benefits package. Financial wellness programs can help with…

Celebrate Credit Card Reduction Day on March 21st

Credit Card Reduction Day was created to motivate those with outstanding credit card debts to strive to get rid of their interest payments quickly. While debit card transactions immediately show a change of balance in your account, credit cards and their “unlimited spending limits” can sometimes allow an individual to lose track of spending which…

Empowering Teens to Make Smart Financial Decisions

Chelsea Groton Bank has had a long-standing commitment to financial education and wellness. The Bank’s Community Education Officer, Miria Gray, regularly teaches programming in high school classrooms, plans and facilitates the Money Madness event, and supports the learning that is included as part of the Chelsea U Student Banking program. Each of these efforts is…

Preparing to Become a Caregiver

There comes a time in all our lives when we may need to become a caregiver of those who took care of us. This National Family Caregivers Month, we’re sharing tips on how to financially prepare to become a caregiver for your loved one and signs to look out for when visiting with family this…