Tips & Advice

Planning your summer vacation can be overwhelming. If you’re one of the nearly 100 million Americans planning a family vacation this year, we understand why. Searching for travel deals, coordinating itineraries with relatives, and figuring how you will pay for it all can have you wondering if a staycation is the better option. While we […]

Budgeting myths keep you from experiencing a financial life free from stress and anxiety. A budget, aka spending plan, brings clarity to how you’re spending your money now and can predict how much you’ll have available to spend in the future. Conversely, mindless spending and a lack of financial goals will empty your wallet faster […]

By: Attorney Tom Demakis Buying a house is, for most people, the single biggest investment they will ever make. The process can be very stressful, but it does not have to be. You can eliminate a lot of anxiety if you take a few steps to protect yourself. Learn and understand the market in which […]

Securing a startup business loan can seem daunting at first, especially if you are new to entrepreneurship or have never secured a loan before. In this article you will find useful tips on exactly how to get a startup business loan, how to choose the best plan for you, and alternatives to traditional loan routes. […]

Most recent graduates can relate to feelings of confusion and often frustration when it comes to making payments on student loans. Student loans don’t come from a single source; instead, your payments are sent to multiple lenders with multiple interest rates, which can make them difficult to keep track of with differing due dates and […]

You’re considering the benefits of buying a new home and want the best possible deal at a rate that you deserve. You know that to get a mortgage at a low interest rate, lenders will be looking at your credit score to determine your eligibility for these lower rates and loans. What you may be […]

You see them offered by credit unions and banks all the time: “First time home buyer seminars, don’t miss out,” screams the headline. Sounds important, but what more do you need to know about buying a house other than you need to find a property you can afford and get a mortgage? Plenty. “Every person […]

When I first started my new job: In early March of 2015, I finally landed my first ‘big girl job’. Full time, benefits and to my surprise, at a Credit Union. What? I didn’t even know what Credit Unions did. I didn’t grow up dreaming that I’d one day work at a bank or in […]