Featured in Savvy Money Daily – Authored by Jean Chatzky How this pay-down-debt method works and how to use it. Americans are swimming – make that drowning – in credit card debt. The balances being carried by people who owe money on their revolving credit card accounts saw a $61 billion increase in the last […]
Featured in Savvy Money Daily – Authored by Chris O’Shea Good money habits begin with the proper outlook. The way you think about money can impact many things, from the way you live your life to how much money you make when you retire. In some cases, if you think it, it will happen. So […]
Featured in Savvy Money Daily – Authored by Chris O’Shea Savvy tips for improving financial health! April is Financial Literacy Month. It’s a good time to reset your money mindset and get back to basics. Here are some budgeting tips for you to ring in the month. Make it Automatic Instead of relying on yourself […]
Featured in Savvy Money Daily – Authored by Jean Chatzky There’s a saying you’ve probably heard before about the few absolutes there are in life: None of us will live forever and taxes are practically unavoidable. We should add one more: Almost everyone needs a budget, even if they don’t know it yet. In our […]
Featured In CUSO Mag – Authored by Julie Gessner & Theresa Trimble Networks provide access to ideas, resources, support, role models, and human connection. In the credit union industry, these networks are our lifeblood. Recently, I had the honor of attending the inaugural meeting of the Credit Union Women’s Leadership Alliance (CUWLA), held in Santa Fe, New […]
Written By: Chris O’Shea Losing your wallet or purse can be a frustrating experience. Your credit cards, ID, keys and cash are all seemingly out there in the world for anyone to find. Despite the feeling of helplessness, there are ways to mitigate the damage. Here are some steps to take immediately after losing your […]
Written By: Jean Chatzky As a nation, we have work to do when it comes to teaching the next generation the ins and outs of personal finance. Only 25 states require high school students to take a financial education course before graduation, according to a 2022 survey by the Council for Economic Education. These are […]
Happy New Year! The Year of The Rabbit, that is, a tradition in Chinese culture going back centuries. What can we learn from our little furry friend? The rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity. Will the rabbit bring you those things? Well, not actually. You have to seek them yourself, and you can! Longevity: Eat healthy, maintain a […]
A member told us today that if you take care of your car, it will take care of you! Her car is 10 years old and is still going strong. Think about that. Does your current car, truck, or SUV still work just fine? Does it get you where you need to go safely and comfortably? If you answered […]
New Year’s resolutions come and go. Gyms fill up then gradually empty. The fridge at work is full of leftovers and packed lunches, then not so much. But if you only keep one resolution, make it to save money and work towards a stable financial future! When it comes to money-saving resolutions, keep it simple: $20 Goal: Take money […]