Summer is officially here and kicks off this month, school is out, daylight stretches out even longer, and pool days become an everyday activity. As your June calendar is filling up with pool days and backyard cookouts, make sure you build in a little time to keep your finances on track. June is a great … Continue reading Your Summertime To-Do List
What’s the difference between a credit union and a bank? Is it like the difference between a Blues fan and Bruins fan? We’re taking it to the streets to see what the people (and puppies) of St. Louis have to say! Featuring: Tracy Verner with 1st Financial Federal Credit Union and the people of St. … Continue reading Credit Unions vs Banks
Your 20s can be one of the most memorable times of your life, at least it has been for me. You’ve entered the workforce, have little responsibility and finally have an income to call your own. Maybe you even got married and now you have a shared income, or you are starting to plan your … Continue reading 5 Easy Ways 20-Somethings Can Be Smarter with Money
Summer is here. Your kids are finally free from school and they’re eager to make the most of it. But how can you make the most of it without breaking the bank? Fortunately, we’ve got some tips that’ll help you create those summertime fun memories without building up excessive debt. Use the summertime months to … Continue reading How to Have a Fun Summer on a Hot Dog Budget
My husband and I bought our home in 2016 with a down payment of less than 20%. So, our lender required us to buy Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). The same goes if you refinance your home with less than 20% equity. Since buying our home, our home’s value has risen, so now we are looking … Continue reading How to get rid of PMI (aka Private Mortgage Insurance)
Between celebrating Mom, the many graduation parties, and the Memorial Day barbecues, make some time this month to take care of your financial to-dos, too. That way, you’ll be ready to relax this summer, knowing that your finances are on track. If your home’s value has risen since you purchased it, you may be able … Continue reading Your May Financial To-Do List
1st Financial Federal Credit Union is more than just a banking institution. Like all credit unions, we were created with a philosophy of ‘People Helping People’. This means we have the pleasure of being more than just a checking account or auto loan service provider. We are a not for profit financial institution, using our … Continue reading Making an Impact in 2019
This weekend, as I was standing in my kitchen, fulfilling an overwhelming craving to make cookies, I quickly opened my phone and noticed I had received a new debit card alert email... and I hadn't used my debit card all day.
Teaching children how to save from a young age could help set them up for life. When you are a kid you think money grows on trees, or at least your parents have an endless supply. Learning good money habits at a young age can help build a foundation for responsible financial decision-making in the … Continue reading 5 Tips For Teaching Your Kids Good Money Habits
Tax season is here! In fact, we’re already halfway to the deadline! You’ll want to make sure your finances are in order so that you can properly report your income and expenses to the IRS. Unfortunately, a lot of households make the same mistakes and they’re avoidable! Simple mistakes can lead to a tax audit. … Continue reading 5 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make This Tax Season
