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Service Credit Union Celebrates Women’s History Month
Did you know that more than half of credit union CEOS are women? That’s more than 15 times higher than the rate of women CEOs at banks, and more than six times higher than that […]
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 […]
What Is a Credit Card Balance Transfer, and Is It Right for Me?
If you have outstanding debt on a credit card, you may be wondering if you can save more with a new credit card, or by transferring your balance to another card. Much like refinancing an […]
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 […]
How to Get Free Entrance to National Parks as a Veteran
If you are a veteran of the U.S. military, you may already know about major benefits you are entitled to, such as education benefits through the GI bill, eligibility for a VA home loan and […]
How to Find Your Dream Home in 7 Steps
With today’s technology, finding your dream home is literally at your fingertips. Many of us now exclusively shop online, so why shouldn’t searching for your dream home, one of the biggest purchases of your life, […]
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 […]
Five Steps to Student Loan Refinance
This is a Partner Post from Student Choice. The idea of making fewer payments and possibly saving money on student loan repayment is appealing, but student loan refinance may seem complicated. Where should you begin? […]
What is the Difference Between Wills and Trusts?
No one likes to think about what will happen after they’re gone, and so “wills,” “trusts” and “estates” are not usually popular conversation topics. If you’re still far from retirement, you may think there’s no […]
Tricky Texts: How to Avoid “Smishing” Scams
“Phishing” attempts are no longer limited to email. Fraudulent offers and notices may also come to you via text; sometimes referred to as “smishing” or SMS phishing. What Is Phishing? Phishing is a cybercrime in […]