MembersFirst Credit Union: Blog
Hidden Holiday Costs & How To Beat Them
You already know about the gifts and decorations. Here are some holiday expenses you may have not included in your budget this year, along with creative ways to beat them #1: Wrapping paper It all ends up in the garbage, but did you know that wrapping paper for your...
5 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score
Credit scores... that three-digit number may not always be top-of-mind, but chances are, you've given some thought to boosting your score. Here are 5 tips to get you started. 1. Pay your bills on time. If you find this to be a challenge, consider signing up for...
9 Hobbies That Don’t Cost A Lot of 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 need to be...
Safety First: Preparing for Hurricane Season
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 make the...
Mutilated Money: Is the end really the end?
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 there's an actual...
Home Buyers and the 20% Down Myth
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 ownership.......
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
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...
Beware of Tech Support Scams
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...
7 WAYS TO SPRING CLEAN FOR SUMMERTIME CASH
Spring has been around a while and you still need two things: cash and a clean house. When that first delightful spring breeze started blowing, you knew it was time to get your house in shape. And now, with summer just around the corner, you know it's time to get...
5 Cringe-Worthy Credit Mistakes
You don’t need a special news alert to know... …we’re all human and we're gonna make mistakes. Being human means we’re all bound to make a mistake or two when it comes to making credit decisions. Here are 5 of the most common credit card mistakes. See how many you've...