Thanksgiving: Feast on Savings
Breathe it all in… pumpkin spice lattes, crisp apples, brown sugar, fresh bread…am I drooling? Thanksgiving is in the air,...
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Saving for Retirement: Traditional IRA vs ROTH IRA
Fifty-six percent of Americans feel behind on saving for retirement, yet 25% of workers haven’t made retirement contributions in at...
Personal Loans: A Quick and Easy Guide
You have needs, wants, desires, and dreams. Much to our chagrin, achieving these aspirations requires money. But what if you...
Credit Cards: Insider Info You Need To Know
The first inklings of credit cards appeared as clay tablets in ancient Mesopotamia, at least 5,000 years ago, recording transactions...
How to Save $5,050 in 100 Days
I don’t know about you, but when someone says I can save $5,050 in 100 days, I get in the...
Inflation Unveiled: Understanding, Coping, and Thriving
“Inflation” has lingered heavily on the minds of Americans for the past three or four years, inducing fear in up-and-coming...
2 Repayment Strategies You Will Love
Does reading “debt repayment strategies” send a shiver down your spine? That wouldn’t be the only cause for a case...
Help Seniors Recognize and Defend Against Scams and Elder Fraud
In 2022, 88,262 people over 60 fell victim to elder fraud, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Of...
Understanding Credit Scores: No Luck Required
March is the month of four-leaf clovers and Leprechauns, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to learn...
Credit Unions vs. Banks
What advantages do credit unions have over traditional banks? Many of us are no stranger to traditional banks but credit...
Three Financial Services to Support Gig Economy
Hold up…what’s the gig economy? The International Revenue Service (IRS) defines the gig economy, also known as the sharing or...
How To Build Credit When You Have None
Building credit scores and cartwheels. What do the two have in common? Surprisingly more than you think. Let’s bring Simone...
How To Achieve Financial Stability
What is the secret key to financial stability? I wish I could say it’s a combination of jumping on one...
How To Create a Monthly Budget
Creating a monthly budget brings out the imaginary angel and devil on my shoulders. The angel whispers, “I’m so proud...
Ask the Expert With Annemarie Shinn: What Is an Emergency Fund?
BY ANNEMARIE SHINN | 1166 Federal Credit Union “If only I set up an emergency fund when 1166 FCU told...
