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The kids are back in school, but that doesn’t mean they can’t also learn while they’re at home, too! A lot of times, kids don’t learn very much about money during school, so it’s a good idea...
Knowing the Difference Between Wants and Needs
Did you know that CVCU provides FREE financial literacy to students in our communities? During those lessons, we are constantly going back to one lesson: Wants and Needs According to E. Thomas Garman in Financial Stress...
What is Credit?
The term “credit” leaves a lot of us scratching our heads. On one hand, we kind of know what it means, but on the other hand, we don’t understand how it works. On one hand, we know our credit needs to be...
Checking Accounts vs Savings Accounts: Which One Should You Choose?
Whether you’re walking into the bank to open your first account or you’re a seasoned banking pro, the teller will ask you the same question: “checking or savings?" The brevity of the question belies...
Safety Precautions You Should Take While Depositing Funds through RDA
Remote Deposit Anywhere or RDA, known at some financial institutions as mobile deposit, can make some people nervous. This convenient service is widely used by banks and credit unions all over the country and it’s...
The Facts about Guaranteed Auto Protection Insurance
When you go shopping for a brand new car, you may not realize that you're also in the market for guaranteed auto protection (GAP) insurance. GAP insurance is defined as covering the difference between the value of...