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Four Steps to Keeping Your Cool This Tax Season
Completing your annual tax return won’t be counted among life’s most exciting tasks, but it’s necessary all the same. For some of us, the process even ends with a nice boost to our bank account […]
How a Secured Credit Card Can Help You Establish Credit
This article is brought to you by Service Credit Union’s Visa Everyday Card with numerous benefits and no hidden fees*. Establishing good credit can feel like a Catch-22: how can you apply for your first […]
Why a Construction Loan May Be Right for You
As a real estate lending specialist, I get a lot of calls from people asking what their options are when buying a home – and hear a lot of frustration about not being able to […]
What Makes Up A Credit Score?
This article is brought to you by Service Credit Union’s Visa Everyday Card, with numerous benefits and no hidden fees*. If you are at all like me and were apprehensive when applying for your first credit card, […]
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 […]
What is a HELOC, and How Can It Help You?
You may have heard the term thrown around before, but you may still be wondering, what exactly is a HELOC, and is it right for me? If you’re a homeowner looking for a lower-interest loan […]
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 a […]
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 […]