Many people view the goal of a college education as getting a degree with some effort. Treating college with that perspective misses out on additional value that college can provide. Students should look for any opportunity to build things related to your area of study that can earn income now and incorporate those things into your studies

Buying a home can be compared to falling in love. First start dating and you overlook some critical flaws. Some that flaws that could slowly crack away at your relationship in the future, causing heartbreak and be quite costly. Pay a lot of attention to all details of the Seller Disclosure Report, be careful not to overlook some major red flags during the process,

We all know we need to save for retirement, no matter how many years away from retirement we are. But understanding the choices and choosing the right account can seem daunting. What is available and what is best for you? Matching received contributions from your employer, increasing your retirement savings, there are several ways to categorize the universe

This summer teach kids some practical life lessons including basic money management skills. Some kids might already have a savings account with a credit union to encourage good money management for kids and see for them to see their savings grow. Most teens will at some stage be offered opportunities to take on debt, perhaps through credit

Below is an recent article from Time that asserts just how valuable credit unions are to its members. We continue to offer both superior and more affordable products than the alternative. Credit unions have been providing superior, reasonably priced products and services to their members for going on 100 years in the U.S., so I

Credit union auto loans are great for first time buyers in need of money for an upcoming vehicle purchase. In fact, credit unions are usually the best source, because they will typically offer rates and terms to first time buyers that can’t be found with other auto lenders. Unfortunately, not all first time buyers will

While you’re making your New Years’ resolutions, don’t forget to give your financial house an annual tune-up. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and few adjustments now could save you thousands of dollars, not to mention some major headaches, in the months and years to come.

While Banks and Savings and Loan institutions nationwide have been busy lining up to the public trough for bailout funds, another institution has been busy writing home mortgages, your neighborhood credit union! Surprised? Don’t be, since credit unions have been writing home mortgages for years- they just have a different business model than the big

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Turn your Debit or Credit card on or off.  Set a location boundary where card can only be used.  Use the card for online purchases and then turn it off after orders are placed.  Restrict your card to work only with certain types of merchants.  Set spending limits.  Get instant alerts each time your card