Family road trips can become some of your most treasured memories…or your biggest headaches. With a little planning and a few family meetings, you can have a fun adventure you will all remember for years. RoadTrip America offers these travel…
Your credit union is a different kind of financial institution. Here are four key factors that set us apart from other financial institutions: 1. You are an owner. Members who belong to the credit union are its owners, not merely customers.…
Here's the bad news about any unexpected good news you receive in an email from the Internal Revenue Service: It's probably bogus. For example, the IRS will not contact you via email, out of the blue, about a refund you…
When you have a specific health problem, you see a specialist, right? This tax season, look for select specialties in your tax preparer. Which Pete Sepp, President of National Taxpayers Union, Alexandria, Virginia, recommends. Sepp offers the following tips: Don't…
Learning how to use money wisely is an essential skill that isn’t always taught to us as children. Some of us pick up bad money habits on our journey to adulthood. Often, we’re just not being mindful of where our…
About half of Americans make New Year's resolutions each January, but only about 20% of people keep them. Getting into shape and achieving financial goals are among the most popular resolutions. (Statista.com) While we can’t help you reach your ideal…
Millennials are no strangers to the side hustle – that second job or occasional gig so many have taken on for extra cash. The phenomenon has given rise to what's called the "gig economy." A multitude of apps and websites…
The holiday season is approaching and with that comes the biggest shopping days of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These high demand days for shoppers follow Thanksgiving each year. To make the most of these days, we offer…
Not surprisingly, energy costs will rise again this winter as consumers try to keep their homes warm and toasty. Residential electricity rates have risen on average about 15% nationwide over the last 10 years, an increase of about $0.02 per…
Every two seconds an American becomes a victim of identity theft. If the thought of having to clean up your credit report because someone stole your identity frightens you, here are some tips to stack the odds in your favor.…
Below are some great apps that can help you save your money and manage your spending, easily! Phone apps have changed our lives. We now have, at our fingertips, the ability to access information 24/7, wherever we are. There are…
Not fully confident in your knowledge about 401(k)? Don't worry, we got your back! Below are some of the important terms to know when you start investing in yourself. Matching Rate: This is the amount your employer will add to…