Summer’s here for college students and plans are being made to enjoy the time off of school. How will you spend your summer: going out, pool parties, the lakes? Whatever your plans, it’s difficult not to spend all the money you make (and then some) on summer activities. Here are a few tips to help you have fun and still keep money in your pocket. [More]

Terminology is an important part of every subject that you learn. It is important in learning about finances too. Here are a few standard lending terms that will help you when taking out a loan. [More]

Are you heading off to college this fall? Don't forget to take your credit union along with you! [More]

It's important to get into good savings habits even if you don't have a lot to save. If you get into the habit of depositing part of your money into savings regularly, you will be on your way to developing good lifelong savings habits. Often, people call this "pay yourself first." This means to deposit money into your savings account before spending it on something else. [More]

Anyone who currently has or has had credit cards or loans has a credit history with Credit Reporting Agencies. These agencies provide credit reports upon request. A credit report contains information about where the person works and lives and how they pay their bills. It also may show whether they have been sued or arrested or have filed for bankruptcy. Businesses use this information to evaluate applications for credit, insurance, employment, and other purposes allowed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). [More]

What is an entrepreneur? It is a person who organizes, operates, or takes on the risk of a business venture. [More]

A lot of people worry about their credit and many financial experts devote much of their time to encouraging people to think about it. So what is it about this thing called credit that’s so important? [More]

With the holiday season approaching, more consumers will be shopping online. How can you tell that the website you are purchasing from is legitimate? Here are things to look for to determine the legitimacy of a website. [More]

A career in politics is dynamic and high stress. In order to get your foot in the door, you have to prove you can thrive in this type of environment. An internship is the best way to prove this; therefore, internships are the most common career starter for politicians. [More]

Ever wonder what an Overdraft/NSF is, or a routing number? Here are basic definitions for an Overdraft/NSF, a check hold, and a routing transit number. [More]