Financial Tips

Applying for a loan may be the best thing for your family’s finances. Ask these three questions to find out. When you’re running the kids from soccer practice to summer camp and back again, it can be hard to strategically think through your finances. As a mom of a busy pre-teen myself, I get it!Read More »Applying for a Loan: Three Things to Know Before You Start

If you’re in debt or getting close to it, avoid these four common pitfalls. If you’re trying to avoid debt, do you feel like by the time you pay bills you only have $20 left until your next pay day? Do you “just make it work” and eat beans and rice all week…or do youRead More »How to Avoid Debt Pitfalls

Need to build or repair credit? Here are some recommendations. If you’ve ever tried to get a loan or buy a house, you know how important a credit score is. A credit score is a way for credit unions to understand risk. If you don’t have much credit, or if your credit score is low,Read More »How to Build or Repair Credit

Here’s everything you need to know about different types of savings accounts. When I am visiting with people about types of savings, they often ask if there is an easier way to save for purchases than just having one place you put all your extra money. When I get this question, my heart jumps andRead More »Three Types of Savings Everyone Should Have

Do you dread talking about savings? Here are three fun ways to save money and make the whole process more enjoyable. When people think of savings, they usually don’t think of fun ways to save money. They may think of “responsible,” or “important,” or maybe even “kind of a drag,” but rarely ever fun. AndRead More »Wait, Saving Can Be Fun?

Here’s how to do more with less money, so you can save up, get out of debt and accomplish your financial goals! Knowing how to do more with less is an important part of financial success. The term “less is more” is something almost all of us have heard since we were kids. As myRead More »How to Do More With Less

Saving for retirement can sometimes take a backseat to the day-to-day financial demands individuals and families often have. Plus, for many, retirement seems too far away to prioritize. While it’s never too late to start saving for retirement, the impact of starting early has a direct effect on how much you need to set asideRead More »Why Saving for Retirement Now is Important