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Your 2021 College Freshman Shopping List
Even if you've got tuition, fees, and housing covered, there are other costs for a freshman to consider for their first year away from home. Here are six items first-year college students might need to add to their school shopping list.
Why Should I Care About My Credit Score?
No idea what your credit score is or why you need to worry about it? No worries! I asked some professionals their advice on why its important to be aware of your credit score!
Do Credit Scores Really Matter?
Yes, credit scores matter. But simply saying they do doesn't move the conversation forward for many consumers. So, let's start by learning about the history of credit scores and why they still matter today.
How Credit Unions Save You Money
Many consumers understand that a credit union is a type of financial institution, but they're often unaware of the depth of savings credit union members have access to or why such savings are even possible.
Here's how credit unions help you save money.
Convenient, Secure, Simple: The Benefits of Using Mobile Deposit
Mobile Deposit offers a simple solution to tracking and depositing paper checks without making countless trips to the credit union.
Managing Money When You Live Together
Here's why you should discuss bank accounts, splitting bills, debt repayment, property ownership, and financial goals with your partner before you marry your finances.
Traveling in 2021 Part 1: Buying the Right Car for the Open Road
In this three-part series, we’ll cover the things you should look for when planning a safe, socially distant vacation. Part one covers how find the perfect car for your travel needs.
10 Unique College Scholarships to Apply For: 2021 Edition
From Duct Tape prom dresses to writing about your relationship with sleeping… check out some of the most unique scholarships of 2021!
How to Navigate Emotional Spending
Everyone emotionally spends. We’re breaking down what emotional spending is and some tips you can do to help identify when emotional spending (or impulse buying) starts happening.
6 Big Questions Answered for First-Time Homebuyers
Questions about what it means to purchase a home for the first time? Not sure what "being in escrow" means? Here are 6 big questions most homebuyers have when beginning the homeownership process:
How to Teach the Value of a Dollar for Kids At Any Age
We’re revisiting some of our favorite ways to teach kids at any age the value of a dollar.
Why I Got a Personal Loan to Consolidate My Debt
I recently got a personal loan to consolidate my debt. Here’s my experience.
10 Money Lessons We Learned from "Friends"
The iconic ‘90s sitcom is leaving Netflix in 2020. It’s been 25 years since Friends first premiered on television. Here are some lessons with money we’ve learned.
Why Together Makes Sense
Check out why Together Credit Union works for us.
The 4 Biggest Credit Union Myths
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Life After Debt: Is Student Loan Refinancing an Option?
With popular hashtags that have circulated Twitter and Instagram throughout the years, like #debtsentence and #MyDebtCouldBuy, we started looking at how refinancing student loans may help pay off the debt itself versus just paying down interest.
8 Steps to Increase Your Financial I.Q.
As we wrap up National Financial Literacy Month, check out our highlights of the importance of how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits.
Louise and Dora: Credit Union Pioneers
We’re celebrating Louise McCarren Herring and Dora Maxwell for #NationalWomensHistory month and revisiting where it all started: Estes Park, Colorado.
How to Make S.M.A.R.T Goals with Personal Finances
Change up the way you make a budget, or simply reconsider the way you look at your personal finances.