Blog Post, Credit Union, Helpful Hints, Helping You Afford Life, New Post, Saving Money
No matter the season, it’s always the perfect time to save money and find ways to have fun without breaking the bank (or credit union). Here are nine hobbies that don’t cost a lot of money and just might add a little value to your day. Hobbies don’t...
Blog Post, Emergency Preparedness, Helpful Hints, New Post
Living close to the ocean is usually a wonderful thing. The views are breathtaking and recreation opportunities are never far away. But there’s a danger associated with coastal living: hurricanes. And, if you’re living in or near a coastal state, don’t...
Blog Post, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, General, Helpful Hints, New Post, Saving Money
Ever wonder what happens to bills that have been burned, damaged by liquids or ruined by…. other methods? Most might think it’s the end of the line for these bills, never to grace your account or piggy bank again, but maybe not. Did you know...
Blog Post, Credit, Credit Union, Financial Education, Financial Goals, Financial Literacy, First-Time Home Buyers, General, Goals, Helpful Hints, living on your own, loans, mortgages, New Post, Saving Money, Simplify
Hey, home-buyers (and anyone else needing the down-low on down payments), this is for you! Let’s take a moment to bust the 20% down payment myth. Are you desperate to own a home of your own but don’t quite have the down payment you think you need? Home...
Blog Post, Credit Union, Data Protection, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Fraud Alerts, General, Helpful Hints, New Post, Protecting Your Money, safe browsing, safe purchasing, Simplify
Identity theft is one of the most nefarious crimes out there. Here are seven ways to help protect yourself: Secure Your Hard Copies Every sensitive document should be kept in a safe or scanned and saved in a secure folder. Credit cards and debit cards should be...
Blog Post, Fraud Alerts, New Post, Protecting Your Money, safe browsing
Tech support scams are growing at a rapid pace. It seems you’re always putting yourself out on a limb when you call tech support. You dial the number the company gives you, and perhaps after a while of waiting, you’re connected to someone who may be working on the...
