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Financial Wellness in 2024: Avoiding Common Money Mistakes
Aug 13th, 2025
If you’re looking for a solid resolution for the new year, consider your financial wellness and put it as a top priority in 2024. With a little help from the finance pros, savvy consumers can plan now and make smart financial decisions that can change the whole year.
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Smart Ways to Use a Personal Loan
Aug 13th, 2025
The personal loan continues to rank among the most popular borrowing options because they offer tremendous flexibility. Getting approval for these unsecured products is largely based on credit scores, income, and repayment history. Because local lenders place few restrictions on their use, smart...
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Financial Terms Decoded: Your Guide to Banking Jargon
Aug 13th, 2025
When it comes to banking and finance, there are some keywords that you should be familiar with. Knowing the common banking jargon is a smart way to ensure you can effectively manage your accounts and understand exactly what you are dealing with when it comes to money. Here are some of the most...
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Loud Budgeting Explained: Master Your Finances with Members Plus
Aug 13th, 2025
What Is Loud Budgeting? There is a new technique being used today called loud budgeting that allows you to take a proactive and transparent approach to money management. This out loud approach is unique and encourages people to engage in money conversations about spending, saving, investing, and...
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Budgeting 101: Top 10 Tips for Making and Following a Monthly Budget
Aug 13th, 2025
Never had a monthly budget before? Here are some tips to get you started.
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Embracing Financial Independence: A Guide for Young Adults
Aug 13th, 2025
As a young adult, you should learn to effectively manage your money and work on a path to financial independence. This means that you should soon be able to afford everything you need without having to depend on your parents or someone else. Embracing financial independence means taking charge of...
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Paying for College: Financial Tips and Resources for Every Type of Student
Aug 13th, 2025
College costs today can vary widely from school to school, and can also extend well beyond just tuition and books. From high-tech laptops and pricey college dorms to transportation to get to school and supplies for class, a clear plan for paying for college expenses is crucial to being able to...
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Make 2025 a Standout Year with These 10 Life hacks That Can Have a Huge Impact
Aug 13th, 2025
The new year is a great time to make changes and think about how you can make 2025 your best year yet. From taking better care of your finances to decluttering your environment, here are some 10 life hacks that have the potential to make the new year a great one.
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Don’t Get Hooked: Common Banking Phishing Scams to Watch Out For
Aug 13th, 2025
Hackers and other online criminals relentlessly deploy phishing scams in hopes of tricking hard-working people into giving them personal identity information, access to financial accounts, or making other missteps. At Members Plus Credit Union, we are keenly aware of the risk hackers pose. We hope...
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Money Management Tips for Single Parents: Simple Steps to Stay on Track
Aug 11th, 2025
Proper money management is important for us all, but especially single parents, who are often supporting their family on one income where every penny matters. The key to financial success and good money management is making changes now, even if they are small, because theserealistic changes can...
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