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It’s a Money Thing: Loan Basics

Video May 15, 2016November 8, 2017 SchoolsFirst FCU Credit & Debt, Family Matters borrowing, loans, money

Loans help finance some of our biggest goals in life. They can provide access to possibilities that we can’t afford upfront—possibilities like going to school, buying a home or starting a business (to name just a few). Learn more in this video.

It’s a Money Thing: Boost Your Credit Score

Video May 15, 2016November 8, 2017 SchoolsFirst FCU Credit & Debt credit, credit score, debt

Credit scores are an area of personal finance that seem a lot more mysterious than they actually are. Many people believe that improving them is a matter of trial and error and, as a result, there’s a lot of “credit score advice” floating around that can end up doing more harm than good. We’ve rounded […]

It’s a Money Thing: What’s a Credit Score?

May 11, 2016November 8, 2017 SchoolsFirst FCU Credit & Debt, Uncategorized credit, credit score credit history

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?

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It’s a Money Thing: Bank or Credit Union?

May 11, 2016November 8, 2017 SchoolsFirst FCU Family Matters, Saving, Spending banks, credit unions, money

What was the very first financial choice you ever made? Think about it. It likely took place before your first job, even as far back as when your annual income consisted of Tooth Fairy money and lucky pennies. The very first financial decision you ever made is also one of the most important choices, it’s […]

It’s a Money Thing: Why Is It Called A Credit Union?

Video May 10, 2016November 8, 2017 SchoolsFirst FCU Family Matters, Security, Spending banking, credit unions, money

While bank and banking are universally understood and accepted terms, the term credit union is still largely misunderstood and unknown to many. Credit union is an unusual term, isn’t it? Is it just another name for a bank? Is it a credit card company? Do I have to be in a union to join? Watch […]

It’s a Money Thing: Emergency Fund Bootcamp

Video April 15, 2016November 8, 2017 SchoolsFirst FCU Saving emergency fund, money, saving

An emergency fund is an essential part of your personal finances. Its importance is stressed in almost every personal finance book and budgeting blog, and yet 26% of Americans currently have no emergency fund in place. Of those who do have an emergency fund, up to two-thirds do not have the often-recommended six months’ worth […]

It’s a Money Thing: Budgeting Basics

Video April 15, 2016November 8, 2017 SchoolsFirst FCU Saving, Spending budgeting, finances, saving

Budgets: we all know we should have one, and we all know it’s a fairly simple thing to follow—at least in theory. We often map out budgets with the best of intentions, only to abandon them a couple of weeks later. If we design budgets that are too restrictive or too vague, there’s no motivation […]

It’s a Money Thing: The Effect of Time on Investing

April 13, 2016November 8, 2017 SchoolsFirst FCU Investing compounding, investing, saving

Investing can seem like a very risky, complex and fast-moving process. With endless combinations of investment vehicles to choose from, it can be difficult to take your first step as an investor—especially with the knowledge that all investments carry the risk of losing some or all of your money. So why bother?

It’s a Money Thing: Five Identity Theft Jackpots (and How You Can Safeguard Against Them)

April 11, 2016November 9, 2017 SchoolsFirst FCU Security fraud, identity theft

Identity theft is nothing new, and yet it still manages to cost its victims billions of dollars (yes, that’s billions with a “b”) globally each year—not to mention the time and hassle involved in recovering a stolen identity. The good news is that there are tons of things you can do to deter identity thieves. […]

It’s a Money Thing: It Pays to Start Saving Now

April 11, 2016November 8, 2017 SchoolsFirst FCU Investing, Retirement, Saving compound interest, saving

In case you haven’t heard, compound interest is the best. You may remember it as an equation you had to memorize for math class, but it’s so much more than that. It’s the concept that powers all sorts of savings and investment products and, over time, allows you to turn your money into, well, more […]

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