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International Data Privacy Day
International Data Privacy Day, on Jan. 28, is a worldwide initiative to promote awareness of the importance of privacy online as well as protecting personal information. It also is an effort to remind companies that safeguarding consumers’ privacy is a good business practice.
5 Easy Steps to Start Saving
Building savings can feel like a lofty goal. And, if you’re not sure where to start, it can be easy to put it off. These 5 easy steps to start saving will set you on your way to reaching your goals in no time.
12 DIY Holiday Gift Ideas
Love the holidays but hate the Santa sticker shock that follows? No need to spend your way into debt this Christmas. Here are 12 homemade gift ideas from across the cyber-verse to get you started.
Financial Preparation For The New Year
The New Year is just around the corner (we’re shocked, too.) Dust off your 2020 resolutions and let’s try again. Here are 6 tips to get you (re)started.
Celebrating Halloween this year?
With COVID-19 still disrupting all kinds of plans, here’s all you need to know about celebrating Halloween safely in the era of COVID-19, according to medical professionals.
How to Use the Money Envelope System
The money envelope system has been around for years, and it’s an incredibly motivating and powerful way to keep spending in check. You can use this handy guide to understand and implement the money envelope system in your household.
Why You Should Never Abbreviate “2020”
It may be a new year, but scammers are still looking for ways to con you out of your money. Experts are warning of a new scam that involves changing the date on important documents. Most of us are accustomed to abbreviating the date by using just the last two digits...
Facing A Financial Emergency: Preparation Over Panic
With all the change happening in the world right now, it’s easy to fall into a panic and wonder if there are some concrete steps you should be taking to maintain your personal finances. Luckily, your credit union is prepared and ready to help, continuing to...
Fun Activities to do with Your Kids at Home
It isn’t easy to be holed up at home--no matter who your company is. After two days, you may be thinking there isn’t enough coffee or Netflix® in this world to keep from going stir crazy. If you are a parent (and even if you aren't), you have the unique opportunity to...
Step 2 of 12 Toward A Debt-Free Life: Don’t Dig Yourself Deeper
When you feel you may have dug yourself deep into a pit, the only way to get out is to stop digging. The same rules apply to avoid financial pitfalls. This month, make your focus to stop racking up more debt. Read on for Step 2 in our 12-Step Get Out of Debt plan.