Lifestyle

PCS to Germany with Pets: What You Need to Know
For most pet owners, your pet is part of your family. When you move, you wouldn’t leave a family member behind. If you are getting ready to PCS to Germany, we’re here to help you learn […]

Service Credit Union Celebrates Female Rising Stars
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Service Credit Union is honored to celebrate a few of the many young women who make a difference every day for our members and our team. I was fortunate […]

How You Can Make a Difference During Poverty Awareness Month
January is Poverty Awareness Month, a month-long initiative to call attention to poverty in our country. Poverty is not an easy issue to talk about, but it is everywhere in America. It impacts our neighbors, […]

8 (Almost) Free Hobbies to Take up This Winter
This winter, stay home, save lives and learn a new hobby while you’re at it! Whether it’s shorter, colder days keeping you inside, a global pandemic, or just nothing else to do, below are 8 […]

What is the Euro Exchange Rate and How Does It Work?
Whether you are relocating to Europe or just visiting, the Euro exchange rate will have a big impact on your day to day spending. As a resident of Germany working for an American company, I […]

How to Buy a Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home for a while, but COVID-19 put a wrench in your plans, we totally understand. However, with mortgage interest rates at an all-time low, and home prices also […]

Summer Pandemic Staycationing Tips
I don’t know about you, but I have never experienced a hot and sizzling July during a pandemic. And like many other people right now, it wasn’t long ago that I was coming off of […]

Getting Married in Germany? Here’s a Helpful Guide
Getting married is an exciting time for most couples; You’ve found “the one” and you’re ready to face the good, the bad, and the ugly with this person for the rest of your life. In […]

How to Make the Most of Working From Home
The coronavirus has brought with it a “new normal” and for many of us, that means working from home for the very first time. Whether you call it telecommuting, working remotely, or the favorite acronym, […]

How to Stay Sane With Kids in Quarantine – and Maybe Even Have Some Fun
It seems absurd to complain about now, but just a few days before U.S. government officials began recommending everyone stay at home to help stop the spread of coronavirus, I was on vacation with my […]