Making a donation to charity can be a rewarding experience and make you feel better about yourself as a person. However, you should be aware that not all charities will use your money responsibly. In fact, some charities are nothing more than scams that designed to take your money and fund a con artist’s lifestyle. […]
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What Is The Best Way To Plan For Early Retirement?
Early retirement means having the financial freedom to not have to work another day for the rest of your life. It means being able to live comfortably and even travelling when you want to. Since many of these goals aren’t realizable until after you retire, here are some tips to push forward your retirement age […]
How to Keep Your Home Safe While On Vacation
The point of going on vacation is to relax and escape from reality for a week or two. However, you still need to make sure that everything is alright at home while you are away. What can you do to keep your home safe when you are not there to protect it? Discontinue Your Mail […]
Avoid a Lemon
Have you ever purchased a vehicle only to find out months later it was involved in a wreck before you bought it? Or even worse, a flood? Sure, it can happen, but there is good news! By asking the right questions upfront, you can save yourself a lot of heartache and hard earned dollars before […]
Why Buy Your Boat with Credit Union Boat Loans
Boats are awesome, but are not a small investment. Depending on their features and on the purpose they serve, boats can get quite pricey, but they can also take hobbies, weekends and vacations to a new level. People everywhere, especially those who live near water, are willing to go to great lengths to purchase them, from trade-ins to […]
Back to School Tips
Back to school can be exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-racking for students and parents! Here are some tips to help make a smooth transition: We all know that kids can get a little, uh, “lazy” in the summer, staying up late and sleeping well into the morning. Before schools starts back […]
Beware of Payday Loan Scams
Every day there are more and more scams to worry about. Unfortunately, now you can add payday loan scams to the list. Most scammers’ main talent is in impersonation. So be extra suspicious of anyone calling and claiming to be a debt collector. What are Payday Loan Scams? According to Investopedia, a ‘Payday Loan’ is a […]
Establishing an Emergency Fund
Your money is important to you. With more and more Americans struggling to make ends meet, it’s becoming more clear how important it is to have an emergency fund established. The total average household debt is about $130,000 between credit card debt, mortgages, auto loans, and/or student loans. Add to that the temptation to […]
Why Credit Unions Beat Banks
Do you want to save more money? Nowadays, more and more people are looking to other financial institutions for guidance to help them save money. One of these types of institutions is a credit union. Credit unions offer several financial products and services that help members maximize their incomes and boost their savings. Sounds like […]