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 […]
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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 […]
5 Reasons to Make a Budget – Financial Literacy Month
Information is brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness Making a budget and following it are two powerful financial habits. It’s not always easy, or fun at first. But it is one of the best steps you can take to successfully manage your finances. There are many reasons to budget and in the long […]
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 […]
The Impact of Stimulus Payments on Your Taxes
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, […]
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? […]
