Financial Education

TEACH KIDS FINANCIAL EDUCATION AT HOME

Hey parents and teachers! April 3-7, 2023 is American Banker’s Association Financial Literacy Week. Download and print these [...]

Save for a Down Payment

At Renasant, we offer a variety of loan programs with a variety of down payment options. Over time, saving money for a down payment can add up and possibly decrease or eliminate mortgage insurance requirements, if applicable to the loan program. [...]

SAVINGS VS. CHECKING ACCOUNTS

Balancing Between Your Savings and Checking Accounts Your first bank experience probably involved your parents taking you to put money [...]

How Much Money Should I Have in Savings?

Getting Serious About Saving Money With technological advances comes an equal number of new, convenient ways [...]

ENGAGING WAYS TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT MONEY MANAGEMENT

We’ve all made a few “less than wise” financial decisions in our lives. Teaching our children about financial responsibility can [...]

What Is an Emergency Fund, and When Should I Use It?

Much like building savings, emergency funds aren’t built overnight. The important thing is to start. Add up your expenses, set a goal for your [...]

NINE SAVINGS TIPS FOR STUDENTS

How to Start Saving as a Student If you’re a student looking to stretch your paycheck—especially if your parents have put you in charge [...]