Comparing Share Certificates and CDs
Credit unions offer their members share certificates instead of the CDs offered by banks. The name might be slightly different, but share certificates work just like CD as they put member-owners' money to work.
Credit union members pool resources
For most people, choosing a financial institution to manage your money is simple: a bank or a credit union. But what exactly is the difference and, more importantly, how does that difference affect your wallet?
How the Federal Reserve Impacts You
While the idea of inflation may seem scary to some consumers, what many don’t know is the function of Federal Reserve hikes and how they can actually benefit the economy and you in the process.
Credit History for College Students
As a college student, you’re busy gathering the knowledge you need to pursue your chosen career. You’re also learning how to be an adult and navigate financial decisions, large and small, that set patterns for how you handle money.
Tackling College Costs is a Family Affair
The beginning of a college career is a milestone in personal finance whether a young person is becoming fully independent or venturing into a hybrid relationship still tied to the support of family and home.