FFCCU Blog
Teaching Financial Literacy During National Credit Union Youth Month, Part 1
Welcome to part one of the National Credit Union Youth Month blogs! Every April, credit unions around the country celebrate this month as a way to get kids involved in finances. Over the next two weeks, Nichole Coyle, Certified Financial Planner™, explains how to get your kids excited about saving and budgeting. Teaching children about… (read more)
Posted In: Saving, Sparky's Kids Club, Tips For Managing Finances
Outdoor Toys: How you Can use a Recreational Vehicle Loan for so Much more Than a Motorhome
Have you had your eye on a motorcycle or been itching to buy a jet ski? Maybe you’d love to go off-roading in an ATV, but you wonder how you’ll pay for it. The answer: a recreational vehicle loan. You may have thought these loans were just for big motorhomes or RVs. If so, think… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU Services, Lending
How to Navigate New Car Financing in the 2022 Market
Driving past a car dealership rekindles memories of rows of shiny cars in all shapes and sizes. Nowadays, these same lots are vehicle ghost towns. The auto industry has experienced shortages of new vehicles, thanks to the pandemic and resulting supply chain issues like lack of microchips and other computerized parts modern cars require. If… (read more)
Posted In: auto loans
How Covid-19 Has Affected Women’s Financial Health
Over the past two years, we have seen many things shift and change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the more dramatic effects of all these changes has been the impact on women’s financial health. Since the early phase of the pandemic, women were more likely than men to lose or leave… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, Saving, Tips For Managing Finances
Don’t Whip Out Your Credit Card Yet: How to Put a Pause on Social Media Spending
Sometimes it’s hard not to get sucked into your screen. One day you’re scanning posts on your favorite social media site, and you see something that gives you the itch to reach for your wallet. It’s easy for social media to captivate us with dream-like images, whether it’s a picture of a sandy beach in… (read more)
Posted In: Tips For Managing Finances
Four Reasons Refinancing Your Auto Loan Could Work for You
There have been many economic changes throughout the pandemic, including low-interest rates, stimulus payments, and supply shortages. But, low-interest rates won’t last forever. Here are four reasons you may consider refinancing before the rates creep up again. 1. You Want to Lower Your Interest Rate If your credit score has improved or interest rates have… (read more)
Posted In: auto loans
Sinking Funds, A New Way to Save
Most people have never heard of a sinking fund. Typically you start with a savings account. Next, you add a checking account which is typically used to pay bills and other expenses. Savings accounts often serve as an emergency fund that is rarely touched. Others use it as a revolving account where money is often… (read more)
Posted In: Saving, Tips For Managing Finances
2021 Taxes: 8 Things You Need to Know About
Last year’s tax season was complicated, thanks to the pandemic. Now, 2021 tax filings may be shaping up to be the same. Covid-19 continues to create challenges, and stimulus money, unemployment benefits, and the child tax credit can make it more complicated. With all the shifts, it’s essential to keep on top of changes and… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, Tips For Managing Finances
