When you’re just starting out in your career, you may worry if you’re making the right decisions, especially when it comes to finances. You’re not alone. But creating an action plan can help you stay focused and learn to become a savvy money manager. Here are 10 tips to help you make the most of your finances and overcome setbacks that may occur.
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What Can I Do About Inflation?
According to the government’s Consumer Price Index, inflation is at its highest rate in 30 years. Since last year, prices have risen by 8.3%. Consumers are feeling the pinch everywhere they turn – from gas prices to groceries to electronics – which means they may have to hold off on buying certain items until things improve.
6 Tips to Save, Borrow and Spend During Inflation
Inflation has caused prices to spike 8.3% over the past year. Consumers are feeling the pinch — from the basics such as food, gas and cars — to just about everything else.
Here are six financial moves to help you make the most of your money. Continue reading
Smart Ways to Save for College
Get a jump on college tuition by starting early and saving regularly. Here are some options to help you save now for your child’s bright future.
It’s a Money Thing: Pay Yourself First … Automatically
Like going to the gym or eating a healthy diet, saving money is one of those concepts that’s simple to grasp but weirdly challenging to put into practice. We understand its benefits. We agree that it’s essential to our wellbeing. We know that it’s something we should be doing. But paycheck after paycheck, it’s the same routine: after the bills have been paid and the regular expenses have been looked after, there just isn’t quite enough left over for our savings goals.
Quick Tips to Master our Mobile App
Using the SchoolsFirst FCU Mobile Banking app 1 lets you conveniently and securely stay on top of your finances. Discover all the great things you can do via your mobile device anytime, anywhere.
What is a Share Certificate?
With so many financial products available, choosing which type of account to open can be just as stressful as deciding where to open one.
For consumers looking for earnings on their savings, one of the options that credit unions offer is share certificates. Here’s a brief overview of how they work and some of their advantages and disadvantages.
Traveling? Go Mobile
When you go on vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is your finances. The SchoolsFirst FCU Mobile Banking app is a great travel companion, because it helps make managing your money easy, fast and secure. Here are some tips to make your vacation a breeze:
Top 5 Ways to Save Up For a Down Payment for Your First Home
You don’t have to live like a pauper to save up for a down payment for your new home. Here are five strategies that can help you sock away the savings.
Financial Literacy for Kids
No matter how enthusiastic you are, trying to formally teach finance to kids is a tall order that is likely to make their eyes glaze over. Hold their attention by keeping money lessons relevant, age-appropriate and a bit playful.