Information brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness Families with dependent children are about to receive advanced payments as part of the American Rescue Plan’s expansion of the Child Tax Credit. On average, families who claim the Child Tax Credit for 2021 will receive up to $3,000 per qualifying child per year, paid out in […]
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Free Webinar: Family Lessons About Money
Register Now This free, one hour webinar about Financial Transformation is presented by GreenPath Financial Wellness Join us for a lively discussion about tips, challenges, and resources needed in order to raise financially healthy kids. Be part of our audience for our live podcast, Real Stories: Journeys of Financial Wellness. Our panel will feature GreenPath […]
Let’s CUDL: A Guide to CUDL & How It Can Help You
Despite the name, CUDL isn’t just cute. It’s powerful too- if you know how to use it. CUDL, less snuggle-inducingly known as Credit Union Direct Lending, helps people like you and me when we’re at car dealerships and are about to lose an extra $5000 we worked so hard to earn. So you’re probably thinking, […]
Tips and Tricks for Your Summer Road Trip
A historic period of uncertainty, finally on its way out. With the reopening of the state of California upon us and the built up frustration from stay-at-home orders set back in March of 2020, many Americans are expected to travel up to 500 miles from their homes this summer via road trips as a way […]
What Influences your Money Habits?
Information brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness When our financial counselors speak with members about specific challenges they might be facing, it can be helpful to have a conversation about the factors that influence money habits and behaviors. From family experiences to other factors such as the media, a range of influences shape our views of the world – including […]
The 5 Factors That Affect Your Credit Score (And Simple Ways to Boost Them!)
Information is brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness Whether you’re looking to get your first credit card for everyday expenses or take out a mortgage to purchase your first home, credit is an essential tool for helping people to meet their financial goals. When applying for a line of credit, the higher your […]
Why Credit Matters!
Information brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness Understanding your credit is easier than you may think. Building it properly has it’s benefits. It can help with everything from buying a car, house, to getting a job. Yes, even a job. That three-digit number can be important building block in establishing a solid […]
Today Marks the First Federal Juneteenth Holiday
June 19 is now officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19, 1865: the day that Union Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, and told slaves of their emancipation. That day came more than two years after President […]
