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Mar 29, 2022 / Money Tips

As with nearly everything else in the world, wallets have gone digital. This isn’t exactly a new trend. Mobile wallets have been around since 2011. But it’s one that more and more consumers are embracing. Big bulky wallets are out. Digital wallets that you can conveniently carry on your phone are in. Sure, your phone…

Mar 18, 2022 / Uncategorized

4 Ways to Spot a Phishing Scam

In the wake of recent world events, the scum, ehr … scammers of the world are out in full force, preying on people’s fears, curiosity, and kindness to make a quick buck. One of the most common and effective ways they do this is through…

Mar 11, 2022 / Money Tips

How to Help Your Kids Pay for College

College is expensive, and it’s getting pricier with each passing year. If you want a more detailed description of higher education expenses (emphasis on higher), check out last week’s post about the true cost of college. But suffice to say, it’s not a stretch to…

Mar 07, 2022 / Money Tips

How to Prepare Your Teens Financially for College

Sending your teen to college is a bitter-sweet experience. On the one hand, you’re sad to see them go. On the other, you’re glad to get rid of them. You’re excited that they’re pursuing their education, but nervous about the life lessons they’re about to…

Feb 18, 2022 / Money Tips

Teach Your Teens Financial Independence (The $100 Head Start)

As parents, one of your primary responsibilities is to help your kids help themselves. You can’t be with them 24/7 (and let’s face it, the constant questions about when their dinner will be ready get real old, real fast). But one of the most important…

Feb 14, 2022 / Auto & RV

We Love You!

We might show it through our actions more often than we actually say it, but we really love you! We don’t mean to sound overly sentimental, but being member-owners of an amazing credit union, with a shared love for community and helping each other succeed,…

Feb 04, 2022 / Local Utah

How to Help Teens Save Money

Learning financial concepts can be complicated for young people. Saving money, in particular, can be a difficult lesson to learn when income is low and every possible expense is so exciting. On top of that, financial education is rarely prioritized at the high school level,…

Jan 28, 2022 / Money Tips

How to Reduce Your Debt Stress

At the beginning of the year, money is on nearly everyone’s mind. Whether you’re still recovering from the holidays, anticipating tax season, or just trying to follow through with your financial resolutions, matters of money have a way of adding extra stress to an already…

Jan 24, 2022 / Local Utah

Helping High School Students Succeed $100 at a Time

When kids are young, money can seem pretty complicated. But like anything else in life, with a little experience comes a lot of understanding. And the earlier your kids start, the faster they’ll learn the ins and outs of personal finance. That’s why Utah…

Jan 14, 2022 / Money Tips

What Are Your New Year’s Financial Resolutions?

The New Year is perfect time to evaluate your finances. In fact, more than half of Americans make some form of financial resolution at the beginning of the year. It’s an important first step, especially considering almost half of those who make a resolution are…