Common Money Beliefs
Common Money Beliefs If you have a money question, what to do you do? Who do you turn to? Where you seek financial advice says a lot about you. Discover your money persona. https://youtu.be/Mx3_dgjAyBE Additional Resources: Guide Infographic Infographic Transcript More Financial Education It’s a Money Thing is a registered trademark of Currency Marketing
Boost Your Credit Score
Boost Your Credit Score Credit scores are an area of personal finance that seem a lot more mysterious than they actually are. There a few simple but important things you can do that could help improve your credit score. Here are some tips. https://youtu.be/edB1-LVEoDM Additional Resources: Guide Infographic Infographic Transcript More Financial Education It’s a […]
Credit Score Breakdown
Credit Score Breakdown You’ve likely heard about credit scores before (thanks to all those commercials with terrible jingles), but what do you actually know about them? How long have they been around? And what’s the deal with checking them? Watch and learn:) https://youtu.be/5vzNWTt2GEMhttps://youtu.be/Icjk9-TvYZ4 Additional Resources: Guide Infographic Infographic Transcript More Financial Education Learn more about […]
Financial Calculators
Financial Calculators Auto Loan Savings Mortgage Debt Retirement Auto Auto Calculators How much will my monthly payments be? Calculate How much can I afford for a vehicle? Calculate Which is the best vehicle loan? Calculate Should I take the rebate or special financing? Calculate Should I pay cash or finance? Calculate Loan Loan Calculators How […]
Leasing vs. Financing
Leasing vs. Financing View the video below to learn about some main factors to consider when deciding whether it’s better for you to lease or finance a new vehicle. https://youtu.be/fvUCFFCu4mk Additional Resources: Guide Infographic Infographic Transcript More Financial Education It’s a Money Thing is a registered trademark of Currency Marketing
Predatory Lending
Predatory Lending If you are facing debt problems, you may feel that a payday lender is your only option. Not true—you have a number of alternatives to taking out a high-cost payday loan. Learn more! https://youtu.be/IJFhjMEuqRI Additional Resources: Guide Infographic Infographic Transcript More Financial Education It’s a Money Thing is a registered trademark of Currency […]
EMV Chip Cards
EMV Chip Cards EMV chip cards help protect against fraud First Credit Union Visa® credit cards and debit cards have chip technology built right in. This tiny chip protects your card information in a big way. Receive an enhanced level of security. When you use your card at a chip-enabled terminal, the embedded chip protects […]
Giving Money
Giving Money For most people, spending comes naturally. Saving up for something special is harder. And setting money aside for giving is really hard. The concept of three money jars can help. Each jar represents an activity: spending, saving and giving. When you receive your allowance or a gift of money, divide the money up and put it in each of the […]
Know Your Credit Score
Know Your Credit Score Errors on your credit report can negatively affect your credit score and ability to get a loan, rent an apartment and even get a job. Monitoring your credit score regularly can also protect against identity theft and fraud. Here at First Credit Union – your financial well-being is our number one […]
Loan Basics
Loan Basics Applying for a loan requires a lot of research—not just on loan specifics, but research on you too! Loans make some of our biggest life decisions possible, so it’s crucial to be realistic about your goals, your financial situation and your future. Learn more! https://youtu.be/Lj2YESYCo4A Additional Resources: Guide Infographic Infographic Transcript More Financial […]
