A job loss, furlough, a medical crisis, or other hardship can send a normal financial situation into a tailspin. Participants will learn how to get their finances back on track, including budgeting, repaying debt, rebuilding credit, establishing emergency savings, and replenishing retirement savings. This free webinar is brought to you...
Category: Lifestyle
EVAN’S RECIPE SPOTLIGHT: Baba Ganoush Recipe – Amazing Roasted Eggplant Dip
Makes approximately 6 servings You will need: 2 medium eggplants (about 2 pounds or 900 grams) 1/4 cup (60 ml) tahini (see note) 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (see note) 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves...
“Tis the season of fraud
“Tis the season of fraud. Don’t let scams and fraudsters ruin the holidays. Here are some reminders to keep you safe from fraudsters this holiday season and beyond. Fraudsters may pose as a credit union or bank employees “phishing” for your important, personal information. Your credit union will never text,...
New UltraFICO Score Could Boost Credit Access for Consumers
A new FICO credit score, launching in 2019, could be good news for consumers who don’t quite have the credit scores they need to qualify for a financial product or for the terms they were hoping for. The UltraFICO score is an opt-in credit model that uses information from your...
Oct. 18th Webinar: Safeguarding Kids’ Identity and Online Privacy
Today’s youth generation is tech-savvy and connected online. However, parents still play an important role in helping them avoid online hazards such as identity theft, privacy and cyberbullying. This workshop covers important issues including online privacy tips, managing computer settings, smartphone apps, and positive online behavior. Our financial education partner,...
3 Simple Things Anyone Can Do to Stay Out of Debt
With a swipe here and a swipe there, it can be easy to live your life on plastic and pile up debt. You’re not alone: U.S. households carried credit card balances that totaled $815 billion in debt in the first quarter of 2018, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New...