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There are no “quick fixes” to clean up your credit
If you’re trying to clean up your credit, you’ll come across plenty of companies offering an easy fix. But any company promising instant results for a price is likely a scam. The FTC says Grand… (more)
Your kids and college
15 Creative Ways to Save & Pay for Your Kids’ College Education To say that college costs have skyrocketed is an understatement. After adjusting for inflation, CNBC notes that average tuition for private colleges rose from $15,160… (more)
Let’s get physical-ly fit
Gym memberships and what you should know before you sign If you’re looking to get in shape, a membership at a gym, fitness center, health spa, or sports club could be a good option. But… (more)
Nine tips for first-time credit card users
Credit cards are a powerful financial tool. If you use them wisely, they will help you achieve your financial goals. But as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility. Abuse them and you… (more)
The IRS isn’t calling you
You’ve probably gotten one of these calls: They say it’s the IRS and they’re filing a lawsuit against you for back taxes. They may threaten to arrest or deport you. What do you do? Watch… (more)
Tis’ the tax fraud season
7 Government Imposter Scams to Watch Out For Pretty much every successful scam depends on misplaced trust. To get money out of you, scammers have to get you to trust them, and one of the quickest… (more)
Why talk to the cashier?
The other day a mom told me this funny (and not so funny) story. She had sent her son to the butcher’s and when he got there she got a text from him: Son: Mom,… (more)
Romance scams will cost you
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. You may think you spend a lot on flowers or chocolate, but losing money in a romance scam would cost you even more. Last year, people… (more)
Kiss Your Big Bank Goodbye
It’s time to say smooches to your big Bank. We’ve all seen the headlines; big banks have been caught cheating. It’s easy to join the bandwagon and bash them, but we’re a Credit Union, we… (more)