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Women shopping for Christmas gifts
Santa Claus and Inflation - Is Christmas Canceled?
‘Tis the season for both Santa Claus and inflation. And although you’ve done everything in your...
The Best and Worst Things to Buy on Black Friday
Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) generally marks the start of the Christmas shopping season...
How to Write a Check
Writing a check may seem like a lost art form. And while check writing isn’t as popular as it once...
Building Credit Without a Credit Card
Credit cards are not for everyone. Some consumers prefer to build credit without applying for a...
Family buying a new car
Buying a new car? Learn how.
Buying a new car can be overwhelming. Let us help take the stress out of the process by breaking...
Credit Reports Are More Valuable Than You Might Think
As a consumer, your credit report is a really important asset in your financial toolbox. To make...
7 Ways to Protect Your Credit Score
Your credit score is a three-digit number that creditors use to assess how likely you are to repay...
Shape Up Your Credit Score
Some of the ways you can damage your credit score are pretty clear, while others might surprise you....
Dealing With Debt? A Credit Union Can Help.
Debt can be a major stressor. If you are in this situation, here are some steps you can take:...
7 Financial Warning Signs You Can't Ignore
Some key signs that your finances are in trouble include the following: You have no emergency fund;...
How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
If you’re up to your eyeballs in credit card debt, it probably seems sometimes like you’ll never pay...
Couple celebrating being debt free
Good Debt Versus Bad Debt
Debt can be good debt if it's used for items that appreciate, such as a home equity loan. Debt can...