Thanksgiving should be a time to celebrate the people and traditions that matter most. With a thoughtful plan, a little creativity, and the right financial tools, you can host a gathering that’s both heartwarming and affordable. These same habits can also help you manage the rest of the holiday season with confidence and peace of mind.
You may be doing everything right to protect yourself from online threats - creating strong passwords, avoiding suspicious links, and monitoring your accounts regularly. But what about your children? From school tablets to gaming consoles and social media apps, kids are growing up in a fully connected world. While technology offers incredible learning opportunities, it also opens doors to risks they may not recognize.
When most people think about IRAs, they picture market-based accounts. While those can be excellent tools for long-term growth, don't overlook the value of Savings and Certificate IRAs at the credit union. With guaranteed returns and predictable growth, they are perfect to offset other market-based retirement accounts and they provide ultimate peace of mind.
Most people agree that life insurance is important, but it’s one of those topics that often gets pushed aside. Many think it’s something only older adults or parents with young children need. In reality, life insurance is a form of financial protection that can make sense at nearly every stage of life.
Every year, millions of people discover their personal information has been compromised or stolen. Sometimes, it’s the work of a faceless cybercriminal. Other times, it’s someone much closer than you’d ever expect. Either way, the impact is the same - stress, financial loss, and the uneasy feeling of wondering who has access to your data.
The holidays are the happiest time of the year. Between the gifts, food, travel, and time spent with family and friends, it’s hard not to love the holiday season. But alongside the cheer, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and spend more than you planned – leading to a post-holiday debt hangover that lingers well into the new year.
Around Halloween, masks and surprises can be fun. But when it comes to managing money, spooky surprises often create unwanted stress. Every dollar you spend tells a story; however, most of the time, that story stays hidden. Behind the “mask” of everyday purchases, your budget can reveal how your money is working for - or against - you.
Managing your money can often feel overwhelming. Between juggling bills, unexpected expenses, and trying to save for the future, it may seem like there’s never enough cash left over. But strengthening your finances doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. By making small, intentional changes to how you save and spend, you can gradually build better habits and a stronger financial future.
The arrival of fall brings some much-needed relief from the scorching hot days of summer. The weather is cooler, the days are shorter, and winter is right around the corner. As you plan for the season ahead, it’s also a good time to give your home a little extra attention. While cleaning gutters or sealing windows might not sound like fun weekend plans, a little effort now can prevent big expenses later.
Student loan payments are now back in full swing, and while most eyes are focused on young college students, it’s Millennials and Gen Xers who are truly struggling. Finding ways to balance student loans with the rest of life’s obligations can be challenging - especially when raising a family, managing rising prices, and trying to save for retirement.
