BALANCE Your Money
BALANCE Your Money All MCU members get free financial counseling from BALANCE Financial What does it mean for you to reach your financial goals? Does it mean buying your own home? Or getting a much needed new car? Or just…
Arm Yourself Against Scammers
Arm Yourself Against Scammers Top 7 Scams Targeting Seniors Financial scams targeting seniors have become so commonplace that they are being called “the crime of the 21st century.” Why? Because seniors are believed to have a significant amount of money…
Credit Reports vs Credit Scores
It's important to know what your credit says about you. Check your credit score and credit reports to watch for mistakes and see what lenders are seeing. It could save you thousands of dollars. Credit Reports A credit report is…
Cyber Security in Your Golden Years
Staying Cyber Safe in Your Golden Years 8 tips to protect your digital self Technology is progressing at the speed of light. To make things more convenient and efficient everything is going digital. Pen and paper are almost obsolete when…
Youth Literacy : The Money Talk
It’s never too early to start talking about finances with your children. Children as young as 3 years old can learn some valuable lessons about money and budgeting that they can utilize for the rest of their lives. A good…
Credit Score 101 : 7 Tips for a Healthy Credit Score
Know the Ins and Outs of your Credit Score Plus 7 Tips for a Healthy Credit Score Today's economy is not a cash economy, most things are paid on credit, cars, homes and most purchases from groceries to furniture. Understanding…
The Key to a Successful Budget Is Minimalism
4 Easy steps to create a simple, low-tech, minimalist budget. Just mentioning the word ‘Budget’ can make even the most financially stable person cringe. We all can understand the benefits of knowing where you money is going. Yet, creating a…
10 Easy Ways to Stretch Your Family Budget
There is a quote, "The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it in your back pocket." Often times quotes like these are much easier to say than to do. Here are 10…
Tips to be Tax Return Ready
7 Tips to take the sting out of taxes That oh so fun tax time is upon us and whether you plan to file yourself or work with a tax accountant, here are some helpful tips to make tax time…
Why Getting Pre-approved for an Auto Loan is Better
Why getting pre-approved for an auto loan is better Getting pre-approved puts you in a stronger negotiating position and helps you get the best interest rate possible. Before heading to the dealership, call your credit union or bank to get…
