Prices on both new and used cars have soared since the beginning of 2020, and experts aren’t expecting them to fall anytime soon. But you can save money with a loan through a credit union. The most recent data shows that auto loans at credit unions are a full two points lower, on average, than […]
Congratulations! You’ve expecting a baby and you’re breathless with excitement — and nerves. A baby means big changes, and a part of those changes is lots of new expenses. How will you pay for it all? We’ve got the tips you need to prepare financially for a new baby. Pay down debt Don’t let your […]
Finding out someone’s cracked open your accounts and helped themselves to your information can be alarming, but there are ways to mitigate the damage while jump-starting your recovery process. Here are five steps to take after being hacked. Step 1: Assess the damage First, take a step back and determine how much damage was done. […]
With interest rates trending downward over the last several months, refinancing is all the rage. For lots of homeowners, refinancing an existing mortgage to a home loan with an interest rate that’s at least a full point lower than their current rate can hack hundreds of dollars off their monthly payment. This can easily add […]
It isn’t easy to be holed up at home with just your family for company. After two days, you may be thinking there isn’t enough coffee or chocolate in this world for a parent who’s stuck home with their kids for weeks at a time. As the parent, though, you have the unique opportunity to […]
The coronavirus pandemic has taken the world as we know it and turned it upside down. Hospitals are scrambling to meet the needs of their patients as the federal and local governments are issuing stricter guidelines to help stop the spread of the virus. Shopping malls that were filled with crowds just a week ago […]
We owe the strength and security of our country to our heroic veterans. These brave men and women sacrifice the comforts of home, time with family and often their physical well-being to protect us. Unfortunately, though, many veterans are struggling to make ends meet and to support their families. If you’re a veteran, you likely […]
Quick – what’s your credit score? As a financially responsible individual, you should be checking your credit on a regular basis. You can do this by signing up for free credit monitoring on a reputable website like CreditKarma.com, requesting your annual complimentary credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com, and reviewing your monthly credit card statements. If all goes well, your […]
As Old Man Winter settles in for his yearly stay, it’s time to brush up on your disinfecting smarts. Cold and flu viruses can fly up to six feet through the air, says Joseph Rubino, former director of microbiology at RB, the creators of Lysol. Harmful bacteria and viruses can lurk in places you’d never […]
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) season is in full swing! Whether you’re a college student, a high school senior or you’re seeking financial aid for your college-age child, it’s time to fill out those forms. The rules and deadlines can be confusing, but we’re here to help. We have answered all your questions […]