Big scares don't have to come with a big price tag. Our Halloween savings tips can help you enjoy the holiday for less. spr.ly/6015BHXzlx

You can customize your alerts to receive texts or emails about transactions and changes to your account. If something looks wrong, let us know right away. From online banking or the CIT Bank mobile app, go to Communications and select Manage Alerts.

It’s never been easier to set up direct deposit and save a portion of each paycheck in your HYSA. Simply tell us where you work, and we’ll handle the paperwork. From online banking or the CIT Bank mobile app, select Move Money, then choose Direct Deposit.

A rainy day fund can make the difference between a financial disaster and a minor inconvenience. Keep your emergency savings growing in a high-yield savings account like CIT Bank Platinum Savings. Get more saving tips: spr.ly/6014BGJOjq

Each day your paycheck sits in a traditional zero-interest checking account is a day of lost earnings. With a direct deposit into a CIT Bank savings or eChecking account, your money begins earning interest immediately. Make the most of direct deposits: spr.ly/6018B1SieG

It’s easier to stay motivated when you know exactly what you are saving for. Instead of saying, “We want to buy a car,” say, “We need $15,000 in 18 months to buy a used SUV.” Get more saving tips: spr.ly/6017B1uJIB

By the end of a long workday, you may be too exhausted to cook dinner, much less make important financial decisions. So, don't. Set up direct deposit or recurring transfers to your high-yield savings account (HYSA). Get more savings tips: spr.ly/6010B1uJay

Camping is a budget-friendly way to travel while getting closer to nature and enjoying outdoor activities like fishing, hiking and birdwatching. If you don’t own outdoor gear, borrow or rent it from a local outdoor retailer or community center. spr.ly/6016B18sCg

What’s even better than eating outdoors in summer? Not cooking! Pack some sandwiches and fruit, and head to the beach or park for a fun, inexpensive outing. Get more money-saving tips for summer fun: spr.ly/6012B18sFq

You found the perfect vacation rental to share with friends. How do you split the cost – by person or by bedroom? Get our tips for managing money (and awkward conversations) on group trips. spr.ly/6011BE0lED

Savings buckets let you organize your money by goal, which is extra handy if you’re saving for something big like a down payment on a house. Get more tips on saving for a new home: spr.ly/6014BE0lDr

Instead of hauling your kids to the water park, take them to your local dollar store for squirt guns, water balloons and fun hose attachments. Calculate how much you saved and move it into your high-yield savings account. Get more summer fun saving tips: spr.ly/6016BESnsI

According to our Group Travel Survey, 61% of group travelers have overspent due to social pressure, and 82% say they’re willing to pay more than their fair share to keep the peace. We call this the Peace Tax, and we can help you save for it. spr.ly/6013BESnUF

A rainy day fund protects you from all kinds of unexpected expenses. When you route a portion of each paycheck to your Platinum Savings account, you’re building your safety net steadily and automatically, without any work on your part. spr.ly/6017BESnrF

Fair doesn’t always mean equal, especially when traveling with friends. Get practical tips for managing money on group trips, including four ways of divvying up expenses. spr.ly/6011BEwNXB

Beyond the mortgage and closing costs, you’ll want some extra money — roughly 2-3% of the purchase price — for furnishing, decorating and making your new house feel like home. Get more tips on saving for a new home: spr.ly/6019BEwNVS

Driving instead of flying can help save on transportation costs twice — getting to your destination and getting around after you arrive. When traveling with a group, splitting the cost of gas can make your money go even farther. Get more money-saving tips: spr.ly/6016BEKGR0

Planning an intergenerational trip? One-third of Americans – and 42% of Gen Z – think parents should pay for their adult kids on family vacations. Figure out your family’s approach before booking flights. Read more from our Group Travel Survey: spr.ly/6012BEK14i

Kids going stir-crazy? Pack a lunch and walk or bike to your neighborhood park. If you have multiple parks nearby, do a multi-day tour and ask the kids to rate them. Which has the best playground? Best picnic area? Cutest dogs? Get more money-saving tips: spr.ly/6013BD2axU

When traveling with a group, a budget isn’t just a number. It’s a flexible framework that lets everyone enjoy a trip they can afford. Check out our tips for planning, budgeting and managing awkward money conversations on group trips. spr.ly/6019BD2aQF