When reading about credit cards, mortgages, or other financial products, you may encounter financial terminology and acronyms that you aren’t familiar with. Please note, these descriptions are a guide only and are not legal definitions. A Adjustable-Rate Mortgage An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a mortgage that offers the borrower a fixed interest rate for […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Saving Money Isn’t a Luxury – It’s a Necessity
Information brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness 4 Reasons to Start Saving Now – Plus Tips for Getting Started Saving money can often be a challenge — especially during times of financial uncertainty. As humans, we’re wired to take care of our needs now, and worry about later … well, later. However, […]
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 […]
