Fresh fruit and rich, custardy oats make this baked oatmeal a filling and flavorful "fix ahead" breakfast. Just heat and eat each morning! Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr Adapted from Budget Bytes Ingredients 1.5 cups mashed bananas (about 3 bananas) 3 large eggs...
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Worried About the New FICO Score? Here’s What to Know — and Do
FICO announced a new “suite” of credit scores this week, leading to alarming headlines warning that 40 million people could see their scores drop by at least 20 points. That’s scary if you think you’ll be among them. But lost in the worry about FICO 10 is the fact that...
Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Wills
Although studies show that most people believe having a will is important, the sad truth is that less than half have one. Preparing for the end of life is one of those things you know you should do–but according to a recent study, most American adults haven’t taken the time...
Local Service. Global Reach.
On October 17, 2019, DOCFCU will join with 56,000 credit unions around the world in celebration of International Credit Union (ICU) Day®. There are 200+ million credit union members around the world—more than 100 million in the U.S. alone—and DOCFCU joins them in celebration of the not-for-profit cooperative spirit that...
Four tips that will kickstart your college savings plan
Most parents want to set up a college fund for their kids. The challenge is knowing how and when to start. What’s the right age, how much should you save, and which savings plan is best? The process can be overwhelming, but rest assured, BALANCE is ready to help. Check...
Back-to-School Shopping: Kids Influenced by Social Media Push Parents to Overspend
Kids pushing their parents for the coolest in back-to-school gear is a late-summer tradition, and today, youngsters have some backup: social media influencers. Peer and social media influences on children are not news unto themselves, but it turns out these factors are affecting how parents spend their back-to-school dollars, according...