Be ready: September is National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month is four weeks designed to ready you for an emergency. And, it seems that both local and national weather is cooperating to remind you of what’s at stake if you don’t have a plan in place. Advanced planning can save you valuable time and money. From the financial to the practical, here are a few ways to make sure you are ready in an emergency.
How do I choose a checking account?
A quick guide to finding the best checking account for you
How to scope out a spoofer
Keep yourself safe from telephone scams
Welcome to our financial education blog
Designed with your financial success in mind, Financial Fundamentals, the 7 17 Credit Union financial education blog, offers insights, news and tips crafted to help you achieve your financial goals.
Does your financial situation scare you?
Does your financial situation scare you? You’re not alone; a recent study found that 36 percent of working Americans are considered “financially fragile.” Read on for some tips to put you on stronger financial footing.
Save money on back-to-school shopping
How to take savings beyond the sales
Four tips to avoiding summer travel scams
Ready to get away this summer? We hear you! Just don’t fall prey to a fraudster. Here are four tips to steering clear of travel scams this summer.
How to stick to your budget this summer
Ready to celebrate the summer before it’s time to head back inside for the long, cold winter? Here are a few tips to make sure your budget doesn’t go right out the window in the process.
Four tips to financially surviving a layoff
How to keep it together during job loss
Vacation Countdown: Budgeting for summer travel
A quick guide to saving for your getaway
Four financial tips for new college grads
Handle your new financial reality like a pro
Five tips to talking money with your kids
Learn how to prepare them for financial success.