Each year, credit unions around the world come together to celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day®. It’s a time to recognize the power of cooperation and the positive impact credit unions have on communities everywhere. This year marks the 77th anniversary of ICU Day, and the theme is “Cooperation for a Prosperous World.” The theme […]
Written by Jean Chatzky Build peace of mind with these stress-busting financial habits. Do one thing: If you aren’t already consistently saving, it’s time to set up a separate account to begin building up a cash cushion. Why? Having some money set aside can help ease anxiety, especially in tough times. Dealing with Money Issues […]
We’re excited to host our first-ever Recipe Contest this October! From October 1, 2025, through November 13, 2025, we’re inviting members to share their favorite recipes, inspire fellow food lovers, and compete for a chance to win. How It Works Submit Your Entry: Participants will submit their recipe along with a photo of the finished […]
You pull into a parking lot, grab the last open spot, and see a QR code right in front of you. Perfect! You scan it to pay, but the website that pops up looks shady and full of ads. You close it and find the official payment machine instead. Smart move — because when it […]
Written by Chris O’Shea Tips to help you save for both long-term and emergency savings. Having a well-stocked emergency fund is important. But so is saving for retirement. So, how do you know which one to focus on? Well, we’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should know. Emergency Fund is Important An emergency savings […]
Have you ever been asked to enter your credit union account login information, such as your member number and passcode, into a third-party website or app? This is different from authorizing an ACH payment. In this case, you are linking your account so that the third party has direct access to it. The site might […]
Late last night, one of our members got a jarring alert from the credit union’s Credit Sense tool:Someone had just run a credit check on him. Odd. That sinking feeling set in almost instantly. What was going on? He hadn’t applied for credit anywhere. He opened the credit union mobile app, tapped “View Credit Score,” […]
Written by Chris O’Shea Turn the taboo of money into productive financial steps in personal relationships. Money can be a sensitive issue, which is why it’s no surprise that it can impact personal relationships. Here are some ways that money can affect your relationship and what to do about each one. Communication is Key If […]
Written by Chris O’Shea Quick tips for cutting monthly expenses. Monthly bills can be a budget crusher. They are usually small costs that add up into big chunks that can make it difficult to stay afloat financially. With that in mind, here are some ways to reduce your monthly costs. 1. Cut Back There’s a […]
Written by Chris O’Shea Why you should pay more than the minimum balance on a credit card. When using a credit card, the goal should always be to pay off the balance in full every month. However, sometimes that’s just not possible. For those times when it’s hard to pay off the entire balance, the […]