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Home Buying, an Oral History – PART III
By Julia Wood and Sean Hladick In Part II of this oral history series, our would-be homebuyers navigated the long march from offer accepted to closing on the house. From inspections, digital signatures and mounting […]
Appreciating Unsung Heroes: Military Spouses
Military Spouse Appreciation Day is a day set aside for us to pause to recognize the sacrifices made by military spouses and their commitment to help keep us all safe. Military spouses are the unsung […]
3 Tips for Navigating Home Buying in the 2021 Seller’s Market
If you are in the market for buying a home right now, you might be feeling a little discouraged. Limited inventory, meaning the number of available properties for sale, gives sellers a clear upper hand. Many members […]
Saving Tips From Moms, For Moms
Moms are rock stars – they are caretakers and providers and, as of late, at-home educators, doctors, therapists and just plain superheroes! They dry tears, make favorite meals, provide advice, plan parties, go to bat […]
Home Buying, an Oral History – PART II
By Julia Wood and Sean Hladick In Part I of our oral history series, we followed seven Service CU employees on the start of their homebuying journey. We heard what drew them to buying a […]
Home Buying, an Oral History – PART I
By Julia Wood and Sean Hladick The laughter, the tears, the feelings of angst, excitement, and sometimes, even defeat – the emotional rollercoaster of a homebuyer’s journey. It starts as simply as a wish for […]
Piggyback Loan: When Two Mortgages Might Be Better Than One
If you have been looking into real estate lending options, chances are you may have stumbled upon an option called a piggyback loan. According to Zillow, the typical home price in the U.S. is around […]
Overseas Members: Don’t Fall Prey to These Common Online Scams
As we all continue to use online services more than ever due to the ongoing pandemic, please keep in mind that online shopping scams don’t just affect those of us here in the U.S. We […]
What You Need to Know If You Are PCS-ing Back to the U.S.
With PCS season right around the corner, you may be feeling anxious about everything you need to do if you are heading back home to the U.S. In addition to our printable PCS checklist and […]
Introduction to Investing: A Service Financial Group Primer
Investment markets are more accessible to the average American than ever before, and thanks to retail websites and mobile applications alike, everyday people are attempting to build wealth through the transaction of securities. It’s important […]