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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, […]
Homebuying for Millennials: Why You Can’t Always Take Advice from Your Parents on This One
If you’re a millennial who has begun to investigate homebuying, you’ve also likely reached out to your parents for advice. Parents are typically great sources for advice on all sorts of topics: from relationships, to how […]
How to Get Prequalified for a Mortgage
Is a new home in your near future? Simplify the application process and save yourself the stress of worrying about your finances by getting prequalified for a mortgage. Not only will the prequalification process let […]
How Military Early Pay Works and How to Make the Most of It
If you’re in the military and have direct deposit with Service Credit Union, you are able to get paid up to two business days early. So, what does that mean, and how does it work? […]
How to Start Your Own Small Business
“Small business isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s for the brave, the patient, and the persistent. It’s for the overcomer.” – Unknown As I sit here up to my elbows in PPP loans, I […]
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 […]
Service Financial Group Has Arrived, and Here’s How They Can Help You With a Rollover IRA
You have worked diligently to save money in your 401(k) or other retirement accounts, but what happens to your balance if and when you change jobs? If you cash out, you’ll typically pay the income […]
Is My New Contactless Credit Card Secure?
This article is brought to you by Service Credit Union’s Visa Everyday Card with numerous benefits and no hidden fees*. Congratulations! You’ve just returned from your mailbox with a paper envelope. Enclosed is your brand […]
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 Start a Business: A Beginner’s Guide for Millennials
Have you always wanted to start your own business, but don’t know where to begin? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Your idea is worth investigating, and we are here to help. Let’s start with […]