Checking and Savings
Why Now Is a Great Time to Open a Share Certificate
If you’ve been following savings rates, you may have noticed that share certificate rates and Certificate of Deposit (CD) rates have been steadily rising in recent months. Learn why now may be the right time to […]
Benefits of Direct Deposit and Why It May Be a Good Idea for You
Weighing the pros and cons of having your salary directly deposited into your checking account? According to Nacha, which manages the governance of the ACH (Automated Clearing House) Network, 93% of U.S. workers are paid […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]