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6 Steps Toward Financial Well-being
By Credit Union National AssociationFriday, December 8, 2023 Many people make New Year’s resolutions each January, but only about 20% keep them. Getting into shape and achieving financial goals are among the most popular resolutions. (Statista.com) While we...
DIY Ideas for Holiday Gifts
The holidays are a great time of year, bringing family and friends together to express their love and create happy memories. They can also bring financial stress for many people. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, consumers, on average, expect to pay $1,530 on...
Holidays Are Rich With Teachable Moments
Wise parents know that you’re teaching your kids even when you’re not teaching your kids. For example, you don’t begin to teach your daughter to drive the day she receives her temporary driving permit. She’s been learning how to drive, watching you, every time she has...
Budget for Christmas in July
By Credit Union National Association Pondering Christmas in July is a good idea if it gets you saving. The average American spent about $1,000 on winter holiday-related expenses in 2022, according to the National Retail Federation. Many consumers forget to plan for...
Don’t Fall for Gift Card Scams
Gift cards are extremely popular, to give as well as to get. They’re a convenient way to treat someone to a meal at their favorite restaurant, purchase an item of their own choosing at a favorite store, or simply to give them cash to use anywhere the card is accepted....
Five Steps to Organizing Your Finances
Do you know your net worth? Or how much you spend each month, and on what? Or how much you can expect from your pension plan or Social Security in retirement? A majority of the population will answer “no,” saying they’ve been too busy with life to...
Credit Karma Told to Halt Deceptive “Pre-Approved” Credit Offers
By Seena Gressin, September 1, 2022, FTC.gov If you’re shopping for a credit card or loan, the only words sweeter than “You’re approved!” may be, “You’re pre-approved!” But according to the FTC, many people who got “pre-approved” credit offers from Credit Karma...
Recognizing the Geek Squad Renewal Scam
by Alvaro Puig, FTV.gov, Oct. 25, 2022 Scammers are at it again, impersonating well-known businesses and trying to rip people off. This time they’re pretending to be from Geek Squad, Best Buy’s tech support service. Here’s what we’re hearing about the scam and what to...
Watch Out For Unexpected Texting Scams
by Gema de las Heras, FTC.gov, Aug. 8, 2022 Sorry to burst your bubble. That unexpected text from the Postal Service (USPS), Costco, or The Home Depot telling you about an unclaimed package or a survey you can complete to claim a freebie is NOT from them. It’s...
