Parking Notice: Our members are considered monthly parkers and can use the Barclay Damon Parking Garage, regardless of "Garage is Full" signs.
Parking Notice: Our members are considered monthly parkers and can use the Barclay Damon Parking Garage, regardless of "Garage is Full" signs.

March 2023

A loan with no credit check and a low rate!

2023-03-07T13:29:10-04:00March 9th, 2023|Categories: Credit, Saving Money, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

When it comes to borrowing money, there are a variety of loan options. You’re probably familiar with the popular ones like car loans, home mortgages, and credit cards. But, have you ever heard of a savings secured loan? You’re not alone if you answered no. Savings secured loans aren’t common, but they’re one of the [...]

February 2023

Laddering: A Creative Way for Investing in CDs

2023-02-15T13:25:55-04:00February 23rd, 2023|Categories: Investing, Saving Money|Tags: , , , , , , |

With a multitude of investment options available, one popular option is a certificate account, or CDs. It's an easy way to earn compound interest, especially now that savings rates are rising! What are CDs or Certificate Accounts? A certificate account allows you to invest your money for a specified time period (typically ranging from 1 [...]

Financial Diets vs. Lifestyle Changes – How to Save Money

2023-02-15T11:25:14-04:00February 16th, 2023|Categories: Budget, Saving Money|Tags: , , , , , , |

We're here to help you learn how to save money. Like diets, drastic changes don't usually stick. If you’ve ever tried to shed a few pounds, you know there are plenty of diets to choose from. Whether they’re dictating how much you can eat or what types of foods are acceptable, most diets have one [...]

How to Use Your Tax Refund to Build Credit

2023-01-26T16:00:06-04:00February 9th, 2023|Categories: Credit, Education, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , |

It’s no secret that having a great credit score is beneficial. It makes being approved for loans easier, gets you a lower interest rate, and means you pay less interest overall. But, the benefits of good credit go far beyond just loans. For example, some employers will check your credit score before hiring you. [...]

January 2023

Cash Stuffing is the New Envelope System for Budgeting

2022-12-19T16:23:46-04:00January 5th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

Social media influencers make an old-school budgeting plan popular again by doing one thing - rebranding. Instead of calling it the envelope system, the trendy name is now "cash stuffing". There are a slew of short videos on TikTok that show how to take the cash from your paycheck and divide it up into [...]

December 2022

Setting Financial New Year Resolutions as a Couple

2022-12-15T16:17:35-04:00December 29th, 2022|Categories: Budget, Saving Money|Tags: , , , , , |

As the year comes to an end, people look at the new year as a fresh start. It’s a time to change behaviors and create New Year resolutions with the hope of bettering themselves in the coming year. Consistently, among the top new year resolutions are living healthier, spending more time with family and friends, [...]

Scams to Watch For During the Holidays

2022-12-14T11:45:26-04:00December 15th, 2022|Categories: Education, Fraud Prevention, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

The holiday season presents a prime opportunity for identity thieves to steal personal financial information. Why? Because people are busy, they're shopping a lot, and it's a prime opportunity to prey on that. According to the IRS, besides stealing money, criminals can even use your stolen information to file fraudulent tax returns. Typically, scammers [...]

November 2022

Advice on a Lease Buyout with Rising Rates

2022-11-17T12:58:34-04:00November 17th, 2022|Categories: Auto Loan Cat, Buying a Car, Education, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

The Fed raised interest rates again at the beginning of November, which means loan rates will increase along with it. While you might be earning more on your savings account, you'll also pay more when you borrow money. So, if you're planning to buy a car or do a lease buyout in the next 90 [...]

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