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5 Times to Use a Credit Card Rather Than Cash

5 Times to Use a Credit Card Rather Than Cash

You may have heard it's always better to use cash instead of credit when making purchases. Or perhaps you were taught the exact opposite (or something in between). So what's the real story? While it's a good idea to have...
3 Reasons to Consider a Home Equity Loan

3 Reasons to Consider a Home Equity Loan

Once you've built a substantial amount of equity in your home, you may find there are many good reasons to consider taking out a home equity loan. With these types of loans, most people borrow a lump sum to fund one...
Identity Theft: How Your Credit Union Can Help

Identity Theft: How Your Credit Union Can Help

A recent study found that $16 billion was stolen from 15.4 million Americans in 2016 alone, via identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission lists identity theft as one of the top complaints it receives from consumers....
4 Reasons Checking Accounts Are More Popular Than Ever

4 Reasons Checking Accounts Are More Popular Than Ever

People have various ways to save and multiply their money. But even if you're not a financial wiz, you have a fairly easy way to build funds close at hand: a checking account. These simple accounts are now more...
Kids' Savings Accounts: 5 Key Lessons Children Can Learn

Kids' Savings Accounts: 5 Key Lessons Children Can Learn

You want your child to be financially savvy. But where should you start? Opening a kids' savings account can teach your children valuable lessons they might not learn otherwise. Here are five of the most important...
7 Benefits of Joining a Credit Union

7 Benefits of Joining a Credit Union

Credit unions have a lot to offer. What's more, many are dropping membership requirements to make it easier for anyone who wants to join to do so. Here are seven of the many good reasons you should consider joining a...