Summer is a time for fun and excitement, but it can also be super expensive. Summertime can be a season of major life changes like household moves and weddings; purchasing that boat you’ve been eyeing and let’s not forget those dream vacations! Before you start swiping the plastic for everything under the sun, we recommend considering […]
Which Features Should I Look For In A New CarQ: I’m in the market for a new set of wheels, and the choices are making me dizzy. How do I decide which features to look for in a new car and which to skip? A: Shopping for a new car can be complicated—but it doesn’t have to […]
YOUR GUIDE TO RENTER’S INSURANCEQ: I’ve just signed a lease on a new apartment and I’m wondering if I should be taking out a renter’s insurance policy as well. What do I need to know? A: Purchasing a renter’s insurance policy when signing a lease on a new apartment is a good idea. Thanks to rising market prices and […]
Should I Sign Up For Budget Billing?Q: My steep utility bills in the winter and summer months always throw my budget for a loop. Should I sign up for budget billing? A: Budget billing can simplify your utility payments by making each month the same fixed amount, but it’s important to understand all the facets before […]
Don’t Get Caught In A Crowdfunding ScamThe days of handouts and begging loans off wealthy relatives are fast becoming extinct. Today, if you need boatloads of money—whether it’s to help you cover an expensive emergency or to fund a new business idea—you only need to appeal to the vast audience of the internet and wait […]
6 Mistakes People Make In Their 20s And How To Fix ThemLike many people, you may have blown through your 20s making financial decisions that served you well in the moment, but may not have been particularly responsible. Dinner out several times a week, credit card bills you barely looked at and luxury cars way […]
7 Ways To De-Stress For LessWinter doldrums got you down? The empty calendar making you feel blue? Don’t pull out your wallet for some “retail therapy” just yet! Right now is the time of year when the blues hit the hardest, so many people turn to their favorite foods, a round of shopping or some other […]
10 Reasons To Be Thankful For Your Credit UnionWe often take life’s many gifts for granted by failing to appreciate them deeply enough. As you start a new year it’s a great opportunity to reflect upon everything that is wonderful in our lives and to show our gratitude for each and every gift we’ve been […]
10 Restaurant HacksAmericans love eating out. According to the USDA’s food expenditure data, millennials spend more than 44% of their food budget on this meal option. In addition, other data proves that Americans spend a lot more on restaurants ($54.86 billion) than they do on their groceries ($52.5 billion). We Americans really like our restaurants! […]
10 Hacks You Need To Know Before Hitting The MallQ: When the holiday season rolls around, I practically take up residence at the mall. There’s so much shopping I need to do and the mall is the best place to pick up most of my gifts. And yet, the experience causes so many headaches—and it’s […]