Unless you live off the grid, you need to pay people, save money, deposit your pay, and get loans. You may have had a joint account at a bank or credit union with your parents in your youth, but when you go to college, you need your own account to start to build your financial […]
Enjoy going out to dinner? These days, it seems that Inflation is making everything more expensive. However, if you watch your costs, you can still enjoy a night out on a budget! Try putting some of these tips to work when you go out to eat, and then raise a toast to your savings: Just drink […]
With inflation at 40-year highs, accompanied with losses in the stock market, some online companies are promising returns on “savings accounts” that may seem very attractive. However, many times they are probably too good to be true – are they real and is your money secure? If you’re opening a new high yield “savings account,” […]
There’s someone special who needs your help! Brightening a child’s day is the best way to brighten yours. That’s why we will donate $1 to Operation Homefront every time you make a qualifying transaction! Every time you set up a new recurring Automatic Payment, send $5 or more for the first time with Zelle®, add […]
Cars, trucks, and SUVs are expensive! Sometimes the best vehicle for you is the one you already have. Here are a few tips to try to make your vehicle last as long as you can: Keep up with routine maintenance like oil changes, filter changes, fluids, etc. to keep your vehicle running as efficiently as possible. Don’t […]
Gas is expensive! It’s taking a big bite out of everyone’s budget. We want to help our members during these times, and so we looked around for gas-saving tips for you. We hope these tips can help you save at the pump! Keep up with routine maintenance and keep tires properly inflated. Check your tires regularly and keep them […]
Unfortunately, there are an abundance of scams targeting consumers out there. It is important to keep yourself knowledgeable about the most popular and most recent scams and how you can avoid falling victim to them. Scammers are getting even more sly, so we need to get even better at spotting them! Check out this list […]
QR Codes are everywhere – making many tasks so convenient and easy! But as with all good things, scammers have unfortunately figured out ways to use them to try to trick you. So how can you protect yourself? Well, QR Codes just take you directly to a website. So be as careful following a QR Code as […]
It is so easy to invest in the stock market. And stocks, over the long term, can provide higher returns than other assets. Be sure to note the emphasis on the long term! Stocks can go up and down based on many factors, and sometimes, frankly, based on nothing at all. A rumor? A tweet? If you try to jump […]
Have you bought crypto currencies or NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)? Are you curious, but waiting for crypto to be more mainstream? Do you think crypto is “the emperor’s new money” and basically fake? In the simplest terms, crypto currencies and NFTs are computer code secured assets using complex cryptography. Are they worth anything? Bitcoin, the granddaddy of cryptos, is now […]