Category: Financial Advice
Using Equity Loans to Winterize Your Home
December 29th, 2016
There are all sorts of ways to guard your home from the winter elements. Some are cheap and may even fall in the do-it-yourself category, like adding weather stripping and caulking. Other endeavors, such as swapping out single-pane windows for energy-efficient double panes, or replacing a furnace, a...
How to Get the Best Holiday Deals by Starting Your Shopping Early
November 2nd, 2016
Like many consumers, you probably purchase gifts for loved ones during the holidays. Last minute rushes to find the perfect gift leave many shoppers frustrated with their purchase price and the holiday crowds. Nevertheless, you can avoid the crowds and save money by starting your holiday shopping e...
Why You Should Get Preapproved for a Car Loan
July 25th, 2016
Below are a few helpful suggestions on why you should get preapproved for a car loan. When shopping for a new car, many people overlook one important step: getting preapproved for an auto loan. It’s a simple process that can make car-buying go more smoothly and save you money. Preapproval is a...
How to Manage Your Finances After Graduating from College
July 15th, 2016
Check out these great tips on how to manage your finances after graduating from college. You’re done with college, and now you’re ready to be on your own. But for newly minted grads who didn’t major in money management, here’s one last assignment: Summer reading to help with ...
4 Things you Need to Know to Have a Stress Free Retirement
July 13th, 2016
Below are 4 Things you Need to Know to Have a Stress Free Retirement People are living longer than ever – which is great news, until you think about retirement. That is why we’ve put together the 4 things you need to know to have a stress free retirement! According to figures from the So...
How to Budget When You Have Seasonal Income
June 27th, 2016
Check out these tips on how to budget when you have seasonal income! Rewarding careers don’t always come with a steady paycheck. People who work in agriculture, construction, tax preparation, entertainment, landscaping or other types of freelance and seasonal businesses, income may vary wildly...
Staying Safe at the ATM: Avoiding Card Skimming
June 2nd, 2016
Check out our Great Tips on Staying Safe at the ATM and Avoiding Card Skimming If you use ATM machines, you’re at risk for card skimming. 33% of all debit card fraud incidents have been linked to card skimming, with over $2 billion in losses at ATMs around the world. Card skimming is the prac...
Where do I get the best holiday bargains?
December 18th, 2015
With the holiday season upon us, you may be tempted to overspend simply to cross names off your shopping list. Don’t do it! Here we’ve included some great sites that can help you get best holiday bargains with coupons, comparisons, free shipping and more. Before choosing where to buy your brand...
New Tool Helps with Retirement Planning
December 8th, 2015
A new online tool from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is designed to help Americans with retirement planning, including decisions about when to claim their Social Security benefits. With Americans living longer, retirement planning often involves tough decisions, and trade-offs. ...
How to Not Break the Bank this Holiday Season
December 2nd, 2015
Want some advice on how to not break the bank this Holiday Season? Read the list of tips we’ve put together at Members Plus to help you curb your spending and avoid over-drafting during the holidays Set Your Budget. Limit yourself on how much you’ll be willing to spend before you even begin your...