The 70/30 Tax Refund Compromise

Every year, millions of Americans anxiously await their tax refunds. This money often feels different from a normal paycheck. It can be a significant amount landing in your account in one lump sum. And it carries that subtle “extra money” feeling that makes it easier to justify spending. Many people immediately [...]

Tips to Keep Spring Home Projects Affordable

As spring approaches, many homeowners start eyeing repairs or upgrades that they put off during the winter months. The return of warmer weather and cool breezes tends to inspire a focus on home improvement projects. Whether it’s replacing outdated fixtures, tackling overdue maintenance, or planning a larger renovation, the credit union [...]

The Benefits & Risks of Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Zelle®, Venmo®, Cash App®, and PayPal® have become a routine part of everyday money management. From splitting a dinner bill to paying a babysitter or sending a quick gift, these apps make it easy to move money in just a few taps. That convenience is a [...]

2026-02-18T10:59:03-04:00February 18th, 2026|Categories: Digital Wallet, Education, Fraud Prevention, Kids, Shopping|

8 Financial Tips for Gen Z That Actually Work

For many in Gen Z, money hasn’t felt simple or predictable. You’ve dealt with changing job markets, prices that keep climbing, and advice coming from every corner of the internet – especially social media. It can often feel like everyone else learned something, and somehow you didn’t get the [...]

2026-01-21T14:57:44-04:00January 21st, 2026|Categories: Budget, Credit, Education, Investing, Kids|Tags: , , , , , |

Start the Year with Lower Car Payments

For many of us, we love the car we drive. It gets us where we need to go, hauls and protects what matters most, and feels like an extension of daily life. However, we often don’t feel as passionate about the monthly payment attached to it. Auto loans are among the [...]

Financial Confidence Starts at the Beginning of the New Year

January has always been a month of reflection and a time to start fresh. The holidays pass, routines return, and many of us start thinking about what we want the upcoming year to look and feel like. Financial goals often rise to the top of those lists because money is tied [...]

2025-12-24T11:02:58-04:00December 24th, 2025|Categories: Budget, Credit, Education, Investing, Saving Money|

Latest Scam Trend: Money Mules

By Becky Ross, Head of Marketing, Carefull Scammers are always looking for new ways to move stolen money. One of the fastest-growing tactics is recruiting everyday people to help – often without them even realizing it. Money mules are people who transfer or move money on behalf of someone else, often without realizing [...]

2025-12-18T11:12:30-04:00December 18th, 2025|Categories: Education, Fraud Prevention, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

12 Days of Holiday Tips

The holiday season is here, and with it comes a wonderful mix of joy, celebration, and time spent with friends and family. It’s the stretch of the year filled with traditions, travel, shopping, and more than a few calendar reminders. But between the excitement and the busy schedules, it's also [...]

Online Shopping: Keep Hackers on the Naughty List

The holiday season is here, and that means sales, deals, and online shopping sprees galore. In search of holiday gifts, millions of shoppers head online to find the perfect gifts at unbeatable prices. But while you’re checking names off your list, cybercriminals are checking theirs too - and they’re hoping to snag your personal [...]

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