Wedding Budget 101: How to Plan for Costs
Published: 02/27/2019
If you recently got engaged to be married, you're not alone! About 40% of engagements happen between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day, which is sometimes referred to as "Engagement Season". If you're one of the millions of people preparing to tie the knot in 2020 or 2021, congratulations! Now that you've made the decision, the fun (and hard work) of wedding planning begins.
Read More10 Inexpensive D.I.Y Holiday Gifts
Published: 12/17/2019
Christmas is only one week away! To help you save some money on all those presents, we've scoured D.I.Y. blogs all over the internet to bring you gift ideas that are beautiful, inexpensive and easy to make.
Read MoreGuide to Retirement Savings for Millennials and Gen Z
Published: 12/10/2019
In your 20s, retirement can seem like a very long way off. With pressing financial obligations like student loans and car payments, it can be easy to dismiss saving for retirement as impossible. Here's the good news: There is no minimum amount you need to save each month, and the earlier you start saving, the faster your money grows. We put together this brief guide to explain how and why saving for retirement is an important part of early adulting.
Read MoreOnline Safety Tips for Cyber Monday
Published: 11/27/2019
Thanksgiving is almost here, and that means Cyber Monday isn't far behind! In 2018, Cyber Monday set the record for the single biggest shopping day in US history, with consumers spending nearly $8 billion online.
Read MoreCelebrating 80 Years of People Helping People
Published: 09/17/2019
As we celebrate 80 years, we not only celebrate the history in which this institution was founded upon, we also celebrate you, our members. #WeAreFFCU
Read More6 Reasons You Should Join a Credit Union
Published: 09/13/2019
Have you ever thought about the way you save, store, and transfer your money? Many people don't consider this on a regular basis, but being part of a credit union can be very beneficial to the way you bank. If you haven't joined one yet, here are a few reasons you should consider making the switch and becoming a member of your local credit union.
Read MoreHow To Freeze Your Credit This Summer
Published: 08/29/2019
If you've been following the news lately, you may be thinking about fraud and identity theft more than ever before.
Read MoreMaking This Month's Third Paycheck Work for You
Published: 08/23/2019
It's that time of the year again! Most businesses in the U.S. pay their employees bi-weekly - usually every other Friday. That means many of us will be receiving an extra paycheck this month. That's a full two weeks of pay above and beyond your normal monthly budget!
Read MoreWhy you spend more during summer, and how to avoid overspending
Published: 08/05/2019
Do you find yourself spending more money during the summer each year? If you do, you're not alone. Spending seems to amp up during the summer months, leaving many people wondering how they managed to spend so much. This time of year is full of seasonal reasons you might find yourself overspending, including some of the following:
Read MoreHow To Save Money While On Vacation
Published: 07/08/2019
On average, Americans spend 10-15% of their annual income on vacations. Some may spend more - some may spend less - but we can all agree that vacations can be costly.
Read More7 Finance Tips for Graduates
Published: 05/23/2019
Spring brings new promises - warmer weather, time away to reinvigorate and, for recent graduates, the promise of a new adventure. Graduates are ready to face the world, but are their wallets?
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Credit Score
Published: 05/14/2019
We hear a lot of questions about credit scores, like how important is a good one, how do you protect it, and how can you improve it? Understanding your credit score and how it's determined can help you to improve yours, which can help when buying a vehicle or home in the future.
Read MoreTeaching Kids About Money at Every Age
Published: 05/06/2019
It's never too early for children to start learning about money, and as a parent, your kids are going to learn from you first. You don't have to do it alone, though. We'll show you a few ways to teach your kids healthy financial habits at every age.
Read MoreSmart Ways To Use Your Tax Refund
Published: 03/28/2019
Tax season is here once again, and while most people don't look forward to doing their taxes, we all look forward to tax season's greatest gift: tax refunds!
Read MoreHow To Talk About Money In A Relationship
Published: 03/12/2019
If you've ever wondered how to talk about finances with your spouse or significant other, you're not alone.
Read MoreThe FAFSA application priority deadline is March 1st - do you know how to file?
Published: 02/14/2019
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves as the application for most of the financial aid from federal and state programs and from colleges and universities.
Read MoreHow to Reduce Debt in 2019
Published: 01/29/2019
Here are 8 ways, both big and small, that can help you reduce your debt in 2019.
Read MoreThe Best Time of Year to Make Big Ticket Purchases
Published: 01/16/2019
It's the traditional time of year to be looking ahead to the next 12 months, and it's common for many of us to be thinking of our finances at this time.
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