What a year 2020 has been! New Year’s celebrations were barely over when the coronavirus turned things topsy-turvy. But one bright spot for 159 million people was the $1,200 Economic Impact Payment that appeared in their mailbox or checking account. If you didn’t receive a payment, you may be wondering, why? And if you did, […]
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SafeAmerica Credit Union Reaches $500 Million Milestone
SafeAmerica Credit Union is now a $500 million credit union! We’ve reached this incredible milestone in asset size through the dedication and hard work of our employees and through our members who have, since 1953, placed their continued loyalty in us. 2020 was a year that presented it’s own sets of challenges with the onset […]
Your Top Tax Question About Working Remotely, Answered
Last spring, many of us were asked to leave the office and begin working remotely from home. If you were one of them, you know that presented a lot of issues to be solved as you juggled work and family, including children newly banished from their schools. It was a tumultuous time, and congratulations for […]
What is a balance transfer?
A balance transfer is a financial resource that doesn’t get as much recognition as it deserves. Let’s shed some light on balance transfers and go over how you could take advantage of paying down debt with a lower interest rate and get you on track for your next financial goal. What is a balance transfer? […]
New Year, New Money Habits!
The New Year is a time for powerful new beginnings. It also presents an opportunity to look at our everyday habits – whether those habits relate to our health and fitness or our money habits as we manage any financial challenges. What is a habit? A good working definition is that a habit is a […]
5 Holiday Spending Tips to bring You Less Stress (and More Joy!) This Holiday Season
Information brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness After a year full of twists and turns brought on by a global pandemic, many Americans are understandably looking forward to the holiday season. This year, many Americans may find they are dealing with financial setbacks such as a loss of employment, reduced income, or […]
Holiday Travel (COVID Style)
We were all hoping the world would be at a better place for holiday travel, yet the holidays are right around the corner. To that affect, it seems like ages ago when we were able to enjoy a cup of coffee at our favorite cafe, enjoy a Sunday brunch with our families, or even have […]
7 Tips to Get Smart About Debt
Information brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness Our finances are intertwined with our everyday lives and affected, debt can easily become a problem. It’s best to stay grounded and identify where the “leak” is coming from, why the “leak” is happening and what to do next to seal the “leak”. 1. Get […]
