As COVID-19 spreads in the U.S., people all over the country are beginning to feel its financial ripple effect. For the first time since the 1960s, people potentially exposed to the coronavirus are being asked to quarantine themselves. Businesses, schools, childcare centers and…
There’s a saying. If you want someone to love you forever, buy a dog, feed it and keep it around. ~ Dick Dale Studies show there are currently more than 223 million dogs and 220 million cats worldwide. Ask almost…
October is Financial Planning Month, and with the new year right around the corner, now is a great time to make sure you are on track to meet your short- and long-term financial goals. Here are three tips from our…
If you are shopping around for a credit union, you’re probably already aware not all establishments are created equal. Are you searching for a credit union who treats you and your money with the utmost respect and consideration in an…
How much can you afford to spend on a car? This is an excellent place to start. If you’re going to be making car payments, most financial advisers recommend your payments not exceed 20% of your take-home pay. According to…
Deferment and forbearance on student loans are great options for an emergency, but these short-term solutions may not offer the same long-term help or benefits that a different repayment plan would. Check out the below article from SALT to learn…
Not everyone has perfect credit, and there are a variety of things which may have negatively impacted our members’ credit scores in the past. We want to partner with you to help improve your scores where needed. Check out the…
For many of our members, paying on student loans is a simple fact of life. While there’s not a magic way to make them go away, you have options to help you with those loans. Read below from our partners…
Will you be affected? Starting July 1, buying a home might get a little easier—for some. According to a recent report, the country’s three major credit-reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) are changing the way they calculate credit scores, a…
For most of us, our largest payment each month is our mortgage. Wouldn’t it be great to get rid of that expense sooner rather than later? Check out this tip from our partners at CUInsight.com. – Marty Bradley, Executive VP, TNConnect…