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The Best Ways to Give Back to Your Community This Holiday Season
My mom and I are die-hard Christmas Celebrators. A large part of our holiday festivities includes giving back to our local community because, at one point, we were the family that needed help. I can […]
How to Do Friendsgiving on a Budget
We’re officially through Halloween and every holiday-enthusiast is already listening to Baby It’s Cold Outside through their headphones while they price check turkeys at their local supermarket… No? Well, maybe that’s just me. But November […]
Be Kind To Your Bank Account This Holiday Season
It’s that time again. According to a National Retail Federation (NRF) study, Americans spent an average of $1,007.24 on winter holidays in 2018. With that number expected to rise again beginning next month, being in […]
Banking for Beginners
So you are dipping your toe into the pool of banking, and you are starting to realize that it is more than just free lollipops and pulling up to the ATM. As a millennial, I’ve […]
Personal Loans For Beginners: How Do Personal Loans Work?
Since everyone is in a different financial situation, financial institutions offer many lending options. Doing your research or talking to an advisor would be helpful to determine what’s right for you. One of the options […]
Secured Loans vs Unsecured Loans: What You Need to Know
Chances are that at some point or another, you’ve had to borrow money in the form of a loan (or will need to in the future). Loans can come in a variety of forms and […]
Savings Accounts vs. Checking Accounts – Do You Need Both?
If you already have a checking or savings account, you might not feel the need to have both. However, it’s important to understand the differences between the two and to understand why they are both […]
What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Spend a Lot: Your Baby Money-Saving Guide
We all know that having kids isn’t cheap. And if you’re about to have your first, you may understandably want to buy them all the finest things that the world has to offer. I am […]
Credit Cards for Beginners
This article is brought to you by Service Credit Union’s Visa Everyday Card with numerous benefits and no hidden fees*. Are you in the market for a credit card? Whether you’re looking to be less […]
How to Get Preapproved for an Auto Loan
Getting preapproved for a car loan goes a long way in speeding up the process. Find out how to get preapproved for an auto loan before going to the dealership.