Financial Tips

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your finances. Check your credit report, cut unnecessary expenses, and safely shred outdated documents. Don’t forget to review and update your beneficiaries to keep everything current.

Find out how college students can save money and build smart financial habits through budgeting, scholarships, and using cash. Learn tips on cutting costs with used textbooks and credit unions.

By saving, you can spend money on what’s important to you – whether that’s a new video game, a trip to the movies, a used car, or even a college education. 

Making smart financial choices in your 20’s can set you up for financial success as you age and make it significantly easier for you to reach your big life goals.

A New Year’s Resolution is a classic way of adding new habits to your routine, or for setting goals for yourself heading into the new year.

Learn how to take control of your finances in five clear steps—from setting up a filing system and gathering key records to tracking spending and setting goals. This guide helps you organize your money, monitor your credit, and build a smarter financial future.

Learn how to adjust your W-4 to keep more in each paycheck and make that extra cash work for you.

Credit unions are member-owned, not-for-profit institutions that exist to serve you—not shareholders. That means lower loan rates, higher savings returns, fewer fees, and personalized financial support you won’t find at traditional banks.

Life is full of surprises. An emergency fund helps you stay ready. Start small by saving one month of expenses, then build as you reduce debt. Automate savings, track your progress, and treat it like a financial life jacket.

Albert Einstein called compound interest the “eighth wonder of the world”—and for good reason. It helps your money grow not just on what you save, but also on the interest it earns over time, like a snowball gaining speed. The earlier you start saving in an interest-bearing account, the more powerful this growth becomes.