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Debit Card vs Credit Card: The Smarter Choice for Young Adults
Aug 13th, 2025
The decisions young adults make concerning debit card vs credit card usage have a profound effect on their financial well-being. Using a credit card to pay for essential and non-essential purchases can provide benefits such as increasing credit scores. By that same token, maxing out a credit card’s...
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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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5 Personal Finance Mistakes Young Adults Make (and How to Fix Them)
Jul 23rd, 2025
It’s never too soon to start thinking about your financial goals for your future. In fact, young adulthood is the best time to start taking a good look at your financial goals and making a plan for success. For young adults, it is a critical time for building a financial foundation - but it's also...
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Financial Success for Kids: More Than Just Dollars and Cents
Jun 17th, 2025
Introducing your kids to finances, money, and budgets while they are young is the best way to prepare them for a bright financial future as adults. In fact, financial success for kids gives them a strong foundation where they are able to make informed decisions about money to avoid financial...
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5 Easy Ways to Rebuild Your Emergency Fund
Jun 2nd, 2025
If you have had a situation recently where your emergency fund was there to help you get through a temporary financial crisis, you are now probably looking for some smart money moves to help you replenish the important fund.
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Bank Like a Boss: Tips on Picking the Best Checking Account
May 13th, 2025
By now, most thirty-somethings understand the importance of a good checking account with a financial institution you trust. Savvy consumers also know that not all checking accounts are created equally, so doing your homework is crucial for finding the perfect fit for your financial needs. If you...
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Debt Management: Good, Bad, and Smart Financial Moves
Jan 31st, 2025
From mortgages and car payments to credit cards and student loans; having some debt is normal. The important thing is that you exercise excellent debt management skills to ensure your financial moves are smart ones.
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