Tap Your Home’s Equity
If you need cash to remodel your kitchen or bath, a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) might be your best bet. These loans let you borrow money using the equity in your home as collateral.…
Understand Your Loan Options
There are many different types of loans. So many, in fact, you may actually be overwhelmed. First, it is important to understand what credit unions look for and require when lending. Then understand what options credit unions may have to…
5 Ways Good Credit is Your Safety Net
A healthy savings account is your best defense against life’s curve balls. But sometimes setting aside some money every paycheck isn’t enough—particularly when you’re just starting out in life. A good credit score can be an additional safety net, providing…
The Best Ways to Use a Few Hundred Dollars
Sometimes it can feel like you need thousands of dollars to move the needle on your finances even a little bit. So if you find yourself with a few hundred dollars--say from a tax refund or an unexpected windfall--the temptation…
Government Financial Assistance During the Pandemic 2021
As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to infect millions of Americans, businesses are being forced to reduce employee hours or even layoff staff as they struggle to stay open. If your job was affected and you’re worried about paying for home,…
The Key to a Successful Budget Is Minimalism
The easiest way to abandon your budget? Make it complicated and tedious. A minimalist budget can help you clarify your financial goals, provide you guidance on how to meet them, and allow you the freedom to spend a little on…
Tips for Last Minute Holiday Shoppers
Some people are experts at the Holiday shopping. They start shopping for Christmas at the beginning of the New Year, searching for deals year-round. They hide away gifts in closets and attics, ready for the holidays well in advance. On…
5 Smart Money Moves to Make This Holiday Season
As the leaves begin to change color, it's time to start thinking about your year-end money strategy. The fall and winter holidays are here. Use the following strategies to make the rest of the year count. Clean out your…
Saving Money When You Don’t Have Much
Many Americans struggle financially, living paycheck to paycheck, hoping they have enough to cover all their bills at the end of the month. Life is easier if you have a cash cushion or an emergency fund, but how do you…
International Credit Union Day
On Oct. 15, 2020, credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day®, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year marks the 72nd anniversary. Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives that provide…
Budgeting Tips
Whether you’re planning your first budget or re-evaluating your current one, the helpful tips below will set you up for success by changing the way you look at budgeting. It doesn’t matter if you manage your budget on your smartphone…
Emergency Fund – Start Small, Think Big
Many people wonder how they can build an emergency fund when they’re trying to pay off their debts. The strategy is to start small, change a few habits, and change your mindset. If you're starting from scratch with your emergency…