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End Of Year Credit Score Recap


November 1, 2022

We’re approaching the end of the year and we’ve been helping you build your credit and credit score. Where do you stand now?

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The Checking Account You Need


October 1, 2022

Many have a Checking Account SOMEWHERE, but have you considered what else could be out there? Could you be saving money?

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Protecting Confidential Information


September 2, 2022

Shredding your personal identifying information, like old tax forms (over 7 years old) or medical forms is beneficial to protecting your identity. Businesses also have records and confidential information that needs to be shred after so long in order to protect its customers/members. What are you holding on to that should be shred?

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Financing A Car Through Your Credit Union VS. A Dealership


August 22, 2022

So, what’s the difference? Read on to find out!

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A Credit Union VS. A Bank


July 19, 2022

What are the big differences between a credit union and a bank? That’s a great question! Read on to find out.

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The Benefits of Refinancing


June 2, 2022

There are many different benefits of refinancing with your credit union.

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What Affects Your Credit Score


April 29, 2022

Here, we discuss credit history length, credit mix, and new credit credit.

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YIKES! A 30-Day Late Payment?!


March 15, 2022

Are you approaching a 30-day late payment? What now? What do you do when this happens? What needs to happen BEFORE it happens? Read more to find out!

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Credit Utilization Ratio…What’s That?


February 22, 2022

What factors affect your credit score? 5 things!
Payment history, credit utilization ratio, credit history length, credit mix, and new credit.

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New Year’s Resolutions & Credit Scores


January 11, 2022

Did you make a New Year’s Resolution about improving your credit and increasing your credit score? It’s likely one of your goals for 2022, even if you do have a decent score. Unfortunately, more than half of all resolutions fail, so let us help you with this one!

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