Checking and Savings
Is a Money Market Right for You?
With so many savings and investment options out there, you might be wondering which one is right for you. If you already have a bit of money saved up and want to watch it grow, […]
What Is Certificate Laddering, and How Does It Work?
A share certificate is a type of savings vehicle that allows you to earn a higher APY (annual percentage yield) than a typical savings account, while locking up your deposit for a set period of […]
Home Heating Tips to Save Money During the Winter
Whether you dread snowflakes and shoveling or live for cocoa and snowmen, we definitely all have one thing in common — we do our best to keep winter where it should be: outside of our […]
How to Fight Inflation
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The Top Five Reasons You Need a Financial Plan
The below content is provided by our friends at Pocketnest, and does not reflect financial advice from Service Credit Union. Service CU’s Fin-Life app for financial wellness is powered by Pocketnest. Download it today on […]
Four Steps to Keeping Your Cool This Tax Season
Completing your annual tax return won’t be counted among life’s most exciting tasks, but it’s necessary all the same. For some of us, the process even ends with a nice boost to our bank account […]
How to Do a No-Spend Month
If you’re anything like me, you may have experienced some shock looking at your credit card statement after the holidays. Between gift purchases, decorating, travel to see family and other general end of the year […]
Savings Tips for Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home is an exciting prospect. For many of us, homeownership is one of the most important steps towards financial independence. However, buying a home is a major financial commitment from start to […]
What is a 529 Account, and Do I Need One?
If you’re a parent of young children or even thinking about becoming a parent, chances are you’re already worried about how you’re going to pay for their college expenses. And if you don’t yet have […]
Saving Tips From Moms, For Moms
Moms are rock stars – they are caretakers and providers and, as of late, at-home educators, doctors, therapists and just plain superheroes! They dry tears, make favorite meals, provide advice, plan parties, go to bat […]