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Quiz Challenge

Quiz Challenge

Do you really know the difference between banks and credit unions? Take this quiz to find out: 1. Who owns a credit union? A. Stockholders B. Members C. Board of Directors 2. Credit union boards of directors are...
Questions Answered: IRA's

Questions Answered: IRA's

IRA's, or Individual Retirement Accounts, are personal savings plans that provide income tax advantages for people saving money for retirement. A Traditional IRA is a type of retirement plan that offers tax-deferred...
Top Ten Tips to Protect Your Debit Card

Top Ten Tips to Protect Your Debit Card

Have you noticed all the fraud happening with debit cards in recent years? We sure have, so we have put together the top ten tips for protecting your debit card. Don't share your debit card or your PIN. Even with other...
Do You Need a Financial Check-Up?

Do You Need a Financial Check-Up?

Some people are rockstars at managing their money, but if I had to take a guess, most of us probably fall somewhere along the lines of garage band or guy-who-knows-one-guitar-chord. Do any of these sound like you? You...
Fun (and Budget-Friendly) Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

Fun (and Budget-Friendly) Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

For those lucky taxpayers who expect to receive a refund check from the government this year, the blessing of a tax return could turn out to be a curse in disguise. Will you diligently save this bonus or will temptation...
Coronavirus Scams

Coronavirus Scams

The world is facing a major health crisis with Coronavirus, and unfortunately, scammers are trying to capitalize on this. Here are a few scams to watch out for: Fake Charities Most people are looking for ways to help...