One of the greatest contributors to financial stress is debt. If you’re having a tough time financially, it can feel isolating, but the truth is 80 percent of Americans have consumer debt. The only way to relieve financial stress is to make a plan and work your way through it. But to make that plan, […]
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The 12 Scams of Christmas
Shopping online during the holiday season is extremely convenient, so long as you don’t fall victim to any of the 12 Scams of Christmas. Thanksgiving has successfully served as a great distraction from the “New Normal” we have been dealt with. The good thing about the holiday season is having major holidays back to back […]
What to Know About the Child Tax Credit
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SafeAmerica Credit Union 68th Anniversary
May 20, 2021 marks our 68th anniversary, from starting with ten Safeway Employees to now 35,800 members strong today! Those ten Safeway employees came together in 1953 with the goal to create a financial cooperative that would benefit their coworkers with savings and low interest loans. By May 20th 1953, the formal approval was given […]
Understanding and Preparing a Savings Account – Financial Literacy Month
Have you been keeping an eye out on the housing market? What about the auto industry? Well before you can purchase your first home or a brand new car, taking control and understanding your debt is needed. The journey of reaching your next financial goal may sound like a daunting task, but having the understanding […]
Financial Tools for Success – Financial Literacy Month
Information is brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness April is Financial Literacy Month – a good time to consider the importance of financial literacy education, especially with the economic uncertainties caused by the ongoing pandemic. Continuing our series of blogs sharing information as part of Financial Literacy Month, the focus today is on […]
