Acronyms are tricky. Acronyms that are one letter apart and mean completely different things, are even trickier. In this Mini Money Minute, you will learn about APRs and APYs, what they stand for, what they measure and why knowing their definitions is important when borrowing or saving money.

If it seems like everyone you know is talking about inflation, you’re right! And if you’re not hearing about it in the news, you may be feeling the effects of it when you go to pay your bills or take your weekly trip to the grocery store. In this Mini Money Minute, you will learn about the different types of inflation, what causes it and how inflation affects you and your money.

What is a credit score and why is it so important? In this Mini Money Minute, you will learn how your credit score is calculated, little ways you can work to improve your score and why this three digit number might make a difference in your financial life.

If you happen to work for a company that provides access to health insurance, open enrollment might feel open season for acronyms! Today we unpack HSAs and FSAs so you don’t miss an opportunity to save some money on what might be one of your most expensive annual expenses.

Listen to this mini money minute to learn about the term "deductible." You may have heard this term around tax-time or when renewing your insurance policies but do you really know how it affects your wallet? Listen to learn more!

Listen to this mini money minute to learn more about one of the most popular (and complicated) retirement saving vehicles. Saving for retirement can be challenging but learning can be easy in small, palatable portions. Learn about IRAs today!

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and Jim Murphy, Rockland Trust’s Senior Vice President and Director of Enterprise Information Security, has some tips to help keep you, your money and your personal information safe on the internet. Technology advances everyday but so does our ability to learn and grow and use technology to our advantage. There’s something for everyone to learn in this podcast as we discuss Cyber Security tips that can help protect you and your loved ones.

Welcome to the No Shame in this Money Game’s Mini Money Minutes! Why Mini Money minutes? First of all, you're busy and you want your info FAST. Secondly, who doesn’t love mini things? In fact, human beings love mini things so much that our brains actually release dopamine when we see cute little things! For real! So, if mini things actually make us happy, what if we learn about some complicated financial jargon through mini money minutes! First up - Assets and Liabilities!

Personal finance is well, personal, and not every situation fits your specific needs. That’s why we have compiled a “Greatest Tips” episode! From Lawyers to CPAs to Money Coaches and YouTubers, the No Shame in this Money Game podcast has hosted experts in a variety of fields to help break down some complicated money topics. Check out some of the “best of” moments and be sure to explore the library of No Shame in this Money Game podcasts to learn more about what interests you!

Every family is unique and their financial needs for the future, and the future of the children, can differ. Many families set up trusts but if you have children with special needs or relatives who struggle with mental illness, a special needs trusts may be a good financial tool for you. In this episode of the No Shame in this Money Game podcast, Scott Scales and June Zito, both Relationship Managers at Rockland Trust’s Investment Management Group, talk about the when, how and why you would need a special needs trust in your family’s financial plan.