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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

Everyone knows that having a realistic budget in place is a good idea, but have you created your own budget? Budgeting is the important first step to taking control of your finances! An easy budgeting rule to follow is the 50/30/20 rule. This budgeting method splits your income into three “buckets” and is a great...Read More

International Credit Union Day (ICU Day) is Thursday, October 21, 2021.  In the US, so many of us take access to basic financial services for granted. We have banks and credit unions, mobile apps, online banking, ATMs, and all of the best digital conveniences to handle our banking needs. However, in many parts of the world, people...Read More

How will you pay for an unexpected expense?  You don’t know what it will be, or when it will happen, or how much it will be. I promise you, though, it will happen. It might be a car repair, a vet bill, a new water heater, a new phone, a new computer, the list goes on and...Read More

Happy March!  You may know that March was named after Martius, or Mars, the Roman god of war.  But did you know it used to be (as in before 150 BC) the first month of the year? Which, if you think about it, kind of makes sense. As the days get longer and warmer, plants start...Read More