Lifestyle

How to Financially Prepare for the New School Year
As the summer draws to a close, the excitement of back-to-school season fills the air, signaling a time for anticipation, preparation, and the joy of fresh school supplies. However, the allure of shiny new-fangled items […]

How to Budget for and During Vacation
Many people dream of taking exotic vacations around the world and seeing new places but find that the price tag for their dream vacation holds them back. However, traveling far and wide isn’t just for […]

Eight Unhealthy Credit Card Habits to Kick Now
By Joseph Muscente The following is a contributed article from LendingTree and does not reflect the opinion of Service Credit Union. You’ve probably known people for whom credit cards were the root cause of financial […]

7 Tips to Rebuild Financial Health After a Long Period of Unemployment
The following is a contributed post by LendingTree and does not reflect advice from Service Credit Union. Going without work for any length of time can be stressful, but those facing long-term unemployment are likely […]

10 Tax Hacks for Your Busy Life
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 the App Store or Google […]

How to Avoid Romance Scams
As the number of people turning to the internet to find love has increased, unfortunately, so has the number of “romance” scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, people reported a record $547 million in […]

How to Stay on Budget While Planning a Wedding
If you’re one of the many couples that recently decided to say yes to forever, you may be starting to think about what your upcoming nuptials will cost you and how much to budget for […]

Set ‘Em and Forget ‘Em: 4 Financial Resolutions You Can Accomplish Now
By GreenPath Financial Wellness, and does not reflect financial advice from Service Credit Union. New Year’s resolutions are a mixed bag for many of us. On the one hand: personal betterment! On the other hand: methodical auditing […]

Get Your Money in Holiday Mode
The following information is provided by our partners at GreenPath Financial Wellness. If you’re a Service CU member looking for free, personalized help when it comes to debt management, contact GreenPath for a consultation today. […]

Five Reasons to Use Your Credit Card This Holiday Season
While everyone is feeling the pinch more than ever as we approach the holiday season, there are some things we can’t avoid spending money on. One way to make the spending a little less painful? […]