Financial Education

Buying a car is a major deal for most consumers. As one of the largest purchases you’ll likely make during your lifetime, it’s a decision that deserves deliberation, research and time.

When you apply for a loan, mortgage or credit card, the lender will want to know you can pay back the money as agreed. Lenders will look at your creditworthiness, or how you’ve managed debt and whether you can take on more.

Having your private information or identity stolen can be a real pain! It takes quite a while to make it right, so one of the best ways to help ensure that neither happens in the first place is to protect it as much as you can.

As a family member, friend, or financial caregiver, you are in a unique position to help protect your loved one from financial abuse. This guide can help you prevent abuse or prepare you to step in if necessary.

As a family member or friend, you are in a unique position to help protect your loved ones from financial abuse. This resource explains how to report elder financial abuse.

Mistakes in your credit reports, or fraud caused by identity theft, can make borrowing more expensive or prevent you from getting credit.

When you experience a financial challenge, your credit record could suffer. Rebuilding it takes time.

Banks, credit card companies and other businesses use credit scores to estimate how likely you are to pay back money you borrow. A higher score makes it easier to qualify for a loan and lower interest rates.

It is easier to review your credit report successfully when you know and understand all the parts, what they mean, and how they affect your credit situation.

When you use your debit card, money is immediately withdrawn from your account account. Remember the following tips to reduce your risk of identity theft or fraudulent activity.

Let us help protect you and your business from online fraud, identity theft and more.

Money Smart for Older Adults is designed to provide you with information and tips to help prevent common frauds, scams and other types of elder financial exploitation in your community.

Hackers and scammers are professional thieves, but everyone can do their part to build a defense against the fraudulent activities they use. There are various ways to protect yourself and your money.

Here’s a great idea one credit union member, Steve, and his family uses to pay for a vacation. It enables them to save up money before the trip and save them from financial stress after the trip.

With the popularity of online shopping, we all are getting packages delivered to our doors. With the impending holiday shopping season nearly upon us, scams related to package deliveries will most definitely increase in volume.

No one likes to be in debt. It’s a downward spiral that never seems to end, and it’s an expensive burden to carry, too. Unfortunately, scammers often exploit the feelings of helplessness and overwhelm to lure victims into their debt-collection scams.

Everyone wants to manage their money responsibly, but many people often make mistakes in ways they handle money – without even realizing it.

Building good financial habits during college can set the stage for a secure and successful financial future. Let’s take a look at some tips that can help you navigate your finances successfully throughout your years in college.

Buying a home is a long and complicated process, and scammers want to complicate things even more to capitalize on the confusion.

During tax season, tax-related scams run rampant. From bogus tax preparers to hacked Social Security numbers, there are so many ways your money and information can be hijacked this time of year.