How Can I Save on Energy Costs This Summer?

How Can I Save on Energy Costs This Summer?

Summer’s here and so is the possibility of high energy bills burning right through your budget.  While it’s hot out, you can still keep your cool with our energy-saving tips!

Read on and follow these hacks to save on energy costs this summer.  

Financial Glossary Crossword

Think you can complete our financial glossary crossword?  Challenge yourself and a friend to see who can complete the crossword the quickest.  If you get stuck, answers are below.  Good luck! Click the toggle to reveal the answers. Across 2. Borrowed money that is...
4 Ways to Stay Financially Fit this Summer

4 Ways to Stay Financially Fit this Summer

Ahh…summer! The season of flip-flops and sunscreen, of lemonade and baseball games. What’s not to love about summer? Who’s thinking about financial fitness?

Nothing kills summer fun like a busted budget and a mountain of debt. So, how can you stay financially fit this summer when the temptation to overspend is especially strong during the summer?

Follow these tips to keep your finances intact throughout the summer. 

9 Black Friday Shopping Hacks

9 Black Friday Shopping Hacks

Black Friday deals are a siren song to shoppers, but, if you do it right you can save even more!

Stack coupons, follow retailers on social media, focus on big-ticket items and find discount codes online. To keep your spending under control, do your research, make a budget and stick to it.

Also, check price histories to be sure you’re really getting a deal, and check return policies to be sure the store will accept returns if it doesn’t work out. Make Black Friday work for you!

Click to read these 9 Black Friday shopping hacks!

Understanding Buy Now, Pay Later Services

Understanding Buy Now, Pay Later Services

In today’s retail landscape, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services have emerged as a popular alternative to traditional payment methods. From Afterpay to Klarna and Affirm, these services offer flexibility and convenience in making purchases. However, understanding the fee structures, interest rates and potential pitfalls of each BNPL provider is crucial to make informed financial decisions.

Let’s take a look at these services and some alternatives available at your credit union.