How to Tackle Your Next Home Renovation Project: Get the 411 on What Needs to be Done
Whether you are refreshing a paint color, completely upgrading an existing space to make it more functional and inviting, or creating a brand new space, don’t let the thought of starting a home renovation project overwhelm you. We’ve laid out six essential renovation tips to think about before you begin. Define the Scope of Work … (read more)
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How to Involve Your Teens in Financial Planning and Money: What You Should Be Talking About
Last week guest blogger Nichole Coyle shared some ideas on how to help your younger children (age 3-12) understand money, financial responsibility, savings, and more. This week, she’s sharing some ideas on how teaching your teen about money can help them succeed as they become an adult. If you read last week’s blog post, you… (read more)
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How to Talk to Younger Kids (Ages 3-12) About Money
Today guest blogger Nichole Coyle, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, explores the importance of teaching younger children about financial planning and money to set them up for success as they become more independent. Learn the Value of Money Do your children ever receive money for their birthdays or other holidays? Or have you started some monetary reward… (read more)
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Debit Card for Kids: Is Your Child Set Up for Financial Responsibility?
“Should I let my 13-year-old get a debit card?” The question can be a source of conflict for parents of young teens. You want to let your kids start to spread their financial wings, but a debit card is a huge responsibility. What happens if they lose their card? Or what if they spend all… (read more)
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The Difference Between a Home Equity Loan and Home Equity Line of Credit: Which Loan Should I Choose?
When it comes time to tap into your home equity, it may be tough to decide which home equity product is right for you. Are you looking at tackling a big home renovation project you’ve been putting off? Is your son or daughter going to college, and you want to offset the cost of their… (read more)
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Recreational Vehicle Toys: Motorcycle, Boat, ATV or Personal Watercraft (Which One Do You Want?)-Part Two
Welcome to Part Two of our recreational vehicle toys blog post. Maybe you’ve dreamt of cruising around Lake Erie on a jet ski. Or perhaps you prefer to stay on land and imagine yourself riding an ATV (all-terrain vehicle). Whichever grown-up recreational vehicle toys you’ve had your eye on, it’s a good idea to know… (read more)
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Recreational Vehicle Toys: Motorcycle, Boat, ATV or Personal Watercraft (Which One Do You Want?) – Part One
Vroom! Do you picture yourself cruising the open road on a motorcycle? Maybe you’ve dreamt of sailing around Lake Erie in a boat. Whichever grown-up recreational vehicle toys you’ve had your eye on, it’s a good idea to know something about them before buying one that’s new or pre-owned. What You Need to Know About… (read more)
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7 Steps to Financial Freedom
In this blog post from guest blogger Nichole Coyle, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, she discusses how to pursue financial freedom. Read on to learn more. Finding Your Financial Freedom Financial freedom can mean something different to everyone. For some, it may mean they are debt-free. For another person, it could mean having enough set aside so… (read more)
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Buying a New Recreational Vehicle (RV)? Here’s How to Keep it in Tip-Top Shape
It’s a new year, and you may be thinking about buying a recreational vehicle. And why not? Imagine you and your family cruising down America’s highways, camping in national parks, and enjoying the great outdoors. Can you smell the S’mores cooking over an open campfire? How to Keep Your Rec Vehicle in Great Condition… (read more)
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Calling All Teens! After Reading This, You’ll Be Glad You Joined Club Ignite
Hey, teens! You’re growing up, so here at FFCCU, we’re going to treat you like the adult you’re becoming. How do we do this? By offering a bank account called Club Ignite. This isn’t your parents’ savings account! Keep reading to learn more about Club Ignite and and how we can help you build a… (read more)
