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Celebrating Black History in the Credit Union World
Black History Month is a great opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the African American leaders who have influenced the world of credit unions. The credit union movement began in the mid 19th century in […]
Budgeting for Everyone
Have you ever run out of money before the end of the month or before your next paycheck or allowance? Have you gone shopping or out with friends with a pocket full of cash only […]
Challenge Yourself to Help Your Community
When we talk about poverty, we often talk about dollar amounts, the poverty line, spending thresholds, and even politics before we talk about families and our local community. As we near the end of January, […]
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 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 […]
Tricky Texts: How to Avoid “Smishing” Scams
With the number of scams on the rise overall since the start of the pandemic, you may have noticed “phishing” attempts are no longer limited to email. Fraudulent offers and notices may also come to […]
How to Avoid Shopping Scams This Holiday Season
It is officially December and that means, even for the Grinch, preparation for the holidays is in full swing — including holiday shopping. We all know too well by now that just because the holiday […]
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 […]