While a big mortgage payment can strain a budget, the fact that it’s such a big portion of your monthly spend means your mortgage can be a great place to save money.
Whether it’s a vacation getaway, rental property, or retirement home, you have a few different options when it comes to financing a second home.
The equity you have in your home can be one of the most powerful financial tools you have. From paying for home improvements to consolidating debt, your equity can provide the cash for all sorts of projects and payments.
Whether it’s your first or your next, home ownership is a big milestone for anyone. In a hot housing market like Seattle, the entire process – researching, shopping, financing, and moving in – can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, the hardest part is getting started.
If you’re thinking about buying a new car and you’re not sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place. Your first instinct might be to head straight to the dealership, but a little bit of financial planning and preparation can go a long way. Here are 4 steps to guide you on your way to getting a great deal on your new car.
New Year’s resolutions. Whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, the start of a new year often inspires reflection. What do you want to accomplish? What do you want to improve upon or change?
Identity theft happens when someone uses another’s personal information without permission, and everyone’s a target. Criminals look for social security numbers, birthdates, passwords, Medicare numbers, passport numbers, and bank account numbers.
Whenever you make a payment from your checking account, it’s a good idea to have enough funds in your account to cover it to avoid overdraft fees and returned payments. But sometimes, life throws unexpected expenses our way. Here are some strategies that can help you avoid overdraft fees.
Whether you’re a teacher, nurse, or business owner, one thing we all have on our to-do list this year is to file our taxes. Being prepared and tackling your taxes before the April 17, 2018 deadline will help reduce stress you may be feeling about the process. Here are some tips for successfully filing this year.
We're here to help you every step of the way on your road to financial prosperity. In addition to low rates and few fees, here are more ways to get rewarded for simply paying your bills with the Seattle Credit Union Visa.
Whether you are looking for your first home, refinancing a car, or renting an apartment, understanding your credit score and how to improve your score is beneficial to securing better rates along your financial journey.
Along with building your financial independence comes the responsibility of retirement planning. For many, guaranteed pension plans are not an option and Social Security isn’t enough.
While some tried-and-true scams continue to haunt us (think Craigslist and mystery shopper scams), criminals continue to think of new, clever ways to commit fraud. New trends we’re seeing right now: attacks on domestic and international students, and new immigrants to the United States.
As we live more of our lives online, we must remember that our personal information also lives online. Each purchase, transaction, and communication leaves a footprint that criminals are eager to use for nefarious purposes.
Your credit report is one of the most important and helpful tools you have to manage your personal finances. Credit reports detail everything that makes up – and influences – your credit score.
The Consumer Bankruptcy Project recently released its newest findings, and the results are scary. Since 1991, the rate of people 65 and older filing for bankruptcy has increased 200 – 300 percent. The reasons include declining wages, increased debt, and more out-of-pocket healthcare costs, among other things.
If you’re shopping around for financial products, you may have come across two similar things with different names: Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and Share Certificates.
We all have them. In fact, most of us have more than one, and nearly everything we do affects them. Whether you use your credit card at the checkout counter, or get a no-interest loan for new furniture, your credit score is a record of your spending habits.
Whether you are getting ready to buy your first car or your next one, we've put together an Auto-Buying Guide to help remove the mystery and intimidation from the car-buying process.
Did you know people that do their taxes on paper are 20 times more likely to make an error than e-filers? Prepare your tax return using IRS e-file or another e-file system to help avoid these common mistakes and a delay on your next tax refund.
While a big mortgage payment can strain a budget, the fact that it’s such a big portion of your monthly spend means your mortgage can be a great place to save money.
Whether it’s a vacation getaway, rental property, or retirement home, you have a few different options when it comes to financing a second home.
The equity you have in your home can be one of the most powerful financial tools you have. From paying for home improvements to consolidating debt, your equity can provide the cash for all sorts of projects and payments.
Whether it’s your first or your next, home ownership is a big milestone for anyone. In a hot housing market like Seattle, the entire process – researching, shopping, financing, and moving in – can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, the hardest part is getting started.
Whenever you make a payment from your checking account, it’s a good idea to have enough funds in your account to cover it to avoid overdraft fees and returned payments. But sometimes, life throws unexpected expenses our way. Here are some strategies that can help you avoid overdraft fees.
Whether you’re a teacher, nurse, or business owner, one thing we all have on our to-do list this year is to file our taxes. Being prepared and tackling your taxes before the April 17, 2018 deadline will help reduce stress you may be feeling about the process. Here are some tips for successfully filing this year.
New Year’s resolutions. Whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, the start of a new year often inspires reflection. What do you want to accomplish? What do you want to improve upon or change?
Along with building your financial independence comes the responsibility of retirement planning. For many, guaranteed pension plans are not an option and Social Security isn’t enough.
Whether you are looking for your first home, refinancing a car, or renting an apartment, understanding your credit score and how to improve your score is beneficial to securing better rates along your financial journey.
We're here to help you every step of the way on your road to financial prosperity. In addition to low rates and few fees, here are more ways to get rewarded for simply paying your bills with the Seattle Credit Union Visa.