
Credit Cards and Personal Loans
by Carmen Gonzalez Your credit score says a lot about you and how you handle your money. Financial institutions, insurance agents, utility companies, and others will take a look at this score when deciding if they can trust you with their service. Knowing what...
Keeping the Holidays Budget-Friendly
by Carmen Gonzalez The holidays are quickly approaching and our list of to-do’s to prepare is quickly growing! Our advice on holiday prep: Start with your budget first! Budgets are known to change during the holiday season because life is simply different...
Buying A Vehicle: What You Need to Know
by Casey Messer Buying a car can sometimes be hard, but it does not have to be. If you are struggling to find a starting place, your credit union serves as a resource or guide to see the whole process through. With all the emotions that go into buying a vehicle, it...
Debt: What You Need to Know
by Casey Messer What is debt? Debt is money owed or borrowed. The topic of debt goes so deep. There are a lot of tips to be shared when it comes to discussing money owed to a lender. Some feel they quickly get in over their heads with debt and some have already...
All About Credit
by Casey Messer What is credit? Why is it important? Questions like this are asked all the time. You may be wondering the same thing or even have questions like: What makes up a credit score? or How can I improve my credit? Good credit increases your buying...
Vacation Better: Savings and Planning
by Casey Messer Organization is key when it comes to vacationing. Whether it is just a girls’ trip, a couple’s getaway, or an entire family vacation, planning will make for a stress free, well deserved time away. There are several costs associated with traveling away...