Paying for college is one of the biggest financial challenges many students and families will face, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. After scholarships, grants, and federal aid, many families still find themselves needing extra support to cover the full cost of tuition, housing, books, and other essentials. That’s where a private student … [Read more...]
4 Reasons an Education Line of Credit from Members Trust is a Smart Choice
Emergency Fund: The why and how?
Grow your Emergency Fund Budgeting is boring and sadly most people never stick with a budget plan. Old school personal finance tips all tell you to create a budget and stick to it and all of your money problems will be solved. If it were that easy, we’d all have a formal budget. But the reality is that only one out every three Americans creates a … [Read more...]
Shield Your Assets: 3 Important Fraud Prevention Tips
Fraud Prevention Tips According to the latest Velera Eye on Payments report, 83% of credit union members express significant concerns about identity theft. This should not come as a surprise, as overall instances of fraud have been steadily increasing since 2021. According to the 2024 report, 10% of credit union members experienced identity theft … [Read more...]