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Category: Financial Tips

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Money Makeover: Your Financial Spring-Cleaning Checklist

Spring is a natural reset. While you’re cleaning and organizing your home, take time to refresh your finances too – using this checklist to refocus your money for the months ahead.
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Protect Your Accounts This October

This year’s theme, Stay Safe Online, is all about the simple ways to protect yourself, your family and your business from online threats.
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Stay Cool and Save: Easy Ways to Cut Your AC Costs

Summer’s finally here! While those sun-soaked days feel amazing, your energy bill might not. Air conditioning accounts for about 19% of a U.S. household’s electricity usage – that’s nearly one-fifth of your bill going to cooling alone. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to trim those costs without sacrificing comfort.
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Moving Soon? Avoid These Common (and Costly) Mistakes

Planning a move soon? You’re in good company. According to Zillow, June is the most popular month to move, with many families and individuals packing up during the summer to take advantage of better weather and school breaks.
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Booksmart: Top Financial Education Reads for Kids and Teens

Amidst juggling work, household chores, and other responsibilities, imparting valuable money lessons can sometimes take a backseat for busy parents. The good news? You have help!
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Financial Capability Month Challenge: 30 Days to a Better Budget

A well-structured budget doesn’t have to be about cutting back – it’s about gaining control, reducing stress, and working toward what matters, whether that’s paying down debt, saving for retirement, or (finally) taking a vacation.
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Credit Unions Offer Better Perks than Traditional Banks

Traditional banks have long been the go-to choice for many, however consumers are quickly realizing that credit unions are often a better option knowing that local credit unions offer all of the advantages of a bank, yet more perks for your wallet.
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Why High-Yield Checking is a Game-Changer for Your Financial Growth

With features like mobile apps, online banking, and robust cybersecurity measures, Wheelhouse can also provide the same level of technological convenience and security as larger banks, ensuring that members can manage their finances efficiently and safely, no matter where they are.
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Securing Your Legacy: Why You Need a Trust and Will

Data suggest that only 35% of members of credit unions have a will and /or trust. Read another way, 65% of credit union members have not taken the steps to secure their legacy for their families, leading financial management decisions up to the state or courts.
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10 Ways to Save on Summer Camp

Summer camp is a lifesaver for busy households, and costs add up quickly, leaving many families feeling financially burdened.
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