How to Give Wisely This Season
If you’re going to give, it makes sense to do it intelligently and for the right reasons. Here are four steps to making sure your hard-earned money goes to a cause that reflects your values and will have the most impact. Step 1: Research the organization asking...
Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market
You’ve made the decision to buy a new home. Or maybe this is your first time. You’re probably excited and can’t wait to go house hunting. If the market is a “Buyer’s Market,” one in which supply exceeds demand, you’ll have plenty of time to get your financing in order...
Baby Steps: Cutting Newborn Expenses
If you had a child in 2023, you could expect to spend about $331,933 if you add projected inflation–from birth until age 18, according to USDA data and inflations statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the USDA study, the average amount a...
The Best Time to Buy Your Favorite Products
By: Credit Union National Association Stores and manufacturers like to offer deep discounts on certain popular products at specific times of the year. If you love a good sale (and who doesn’t?), time your purchases so you can take full advantage of these traditions....
Life Change To-Do Lists
By: Credit Union National Association Friday, December 8, 2023 Life changes, such as getting married, divorced, having a child, or facing widowhood, require more than the subsequent emotional adjustment. These milestones also signal the need to review your financial...
