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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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Take Charge of Your Financial Health in Uncertain Times
While we can’t control or predict the unexpected, we are here to help you be financially prepared for whatever comes your way. If you are feeling overwhelmed by your current financial situation, you are not […]