Category: Coffee Break
7 Summer Recipes You Can Savor Without Burning Your Budget
July 24th, 2023
Summer is a great time for gathering with family and friends for a picnic, barbecue, or holiday celebration. And since no get together is complete without a fantastic meal to share, we wanted to share some simple, delicious, and affordable summer recipes that are sure to impress at your next dinner ...
4 Ways Browser Cookies Help Your Online Banking Experience
July 6th, 2023
People who are not experts in information technology harbor concerns that browser cookies endanger their personal and financial records. While unsecured and suspicious websites may deploy risky cookies, those from your local bank or credit union are designed to enhance your online banking experience...
10 Smart Financial planning Tips Every High School Student Should Follow
June 22nd, 2023
High school life is FULL of choices and change. With students trying to figure out where they want to go to college, playing sports, joining extra curricular clubs and just life overall. With everything going it, its easy to overlook any thought to finances since realistically speaking, most high sc...
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet – What Is A Good Credit Score?
October 27th, 2021
What Is A Good Credit Score? That can depend on what you’re trying to accomplish. Most people want to know more about credit scores because they’re trying to borrow money, usually in the form of a mortgage, vehicle loan, or other significant loan. The majority of credit scores opera...
Trying to Navigate the Holidays During COVID? [8 Health & Safety Tips]
October 29th, 2020
Spending joyful holidays with friends and family requires heightened precautions this year. Given that our community members travel either across town to the homes of loved ones or out of state for extended visits, we are all tasked with taking precautionary measures. Until COVID is defeated, we are...
Stuck at home? Here’s some fun ideas for the whole family!
May 28th, 2020
Many of you have had kids at home for months and may be running short on creative ideas to pass the time. Here’s a few activities, links, and tips you might find helpful. AMUSE THE KIDS 1. Learn to draw treasured cartoon characters with “Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems,” a num...
5 Common Mistakes on Tax Returns
January 3rd, 2020
Rushing to file your tax return increases the chances of error, which can delay your refund, trigger an audit or cause you to have to pay more later. Here are five common tax mistakes on tax returns and how to avoid them. 1. Missing or incorrect ID People sometimes get so focused on the numbers...
Check Out These DIY Christmas Decorations
November 16th, 2019
Christmas would not feel like Christmas without the decorations filling our surroundings with the magic, sparkling warmth of the season. After you have baked your cookies, start a tradition of crafting Christmas decorations with your family to give away as gifts or to adorn your home with memories...
3 Great East Coast Family Vacations on a Budget
August 29th, 2019
Even in today’s robust economy, families are tasked with striking a delicate balance between leisure spending and necessities. College funds, healthcare, and home improvements rank among the high-priority items that require smart investment. On the other hand, life is for living, and taking the cl...
6 Family Travel Tips that will Save You Money and Headaches
August 14th, 2019
Whether you’re planning a great American road trip or a Paris vacation, working families often save and budget for extended getaways. Getting the best bang for your buck can open opportunities such as remaining on vacation longer or more money for activities you may have considered too expensive. ...