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Financial Adulting 101 (a beginner’s guide)

As we start to understand the value of money and walk out into the world away from the safety of our parents, no one gives us a manual on "adulting." As a result, none of us are totally prepared for living on our own, paying the bills, saving for the future, and handling those unexpected surprises. Surprises occur over our entire lifetime, and while practice helps, preparation makes them less stressful. We’ve all heard, "prepare for the worst and hope for the best." It’s not a bad saying, but hope doesn’t directly make things happen. Hope is good for maintaining a positive attitude, but preparation takes hope even further.

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Car Buying?

If you’re getting ready to buy a car, new or used, the car-buying world is changing. Technology, the pandemic, and supply and demand mean we should all do our research and be aware of the auto market environment. Before you start your search for a car, take some time to review car buying options, tips, and warnings.

(Scammers) Never Fail to Adapt

Scammers never fail to find new ways to steal money and identities. Sometimes it is a tried-and-true scam, but they go after a new target group. Younger targets are what we see most recently. The "free money" scam has been around for years, but the targets are now younger.

Teaching Your Child to Save – Teach a Habit

When it comes to financial literacy and teaching our children how to save, it is a task we should exercise frequently. We’re actually teaching a habit that can help them throughout their lives. And as we teach and help them practice these skills, even in the smallest of ways, we can learn or reinforce our own skills.

Your Give Back Card Does it All

With every swipe of CUA’s Give Back Credit Card, you earn points that can be redeemed for travel or merchandise. What’s even better is that your community is rewarded, too. It’s a win-win.

Using Your Home for Cash Flow

Sometimes the tuition bill, the unexpected family trip, or the great deal on a coveted family purchase don't come when we planned if we even prepared for them. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can come in handy in these circumstances.

Looking for Cash or to Pay Down Debt?

Whether you need to save, pay down debt, keep from getting behind with your bills, or you’re dreaming of a vacation when the Pandemic is over, small steps can give you big results. We’re now well into 2021 and the holidays seem in the far distance, but the money, the money we spent over the holidays is showing up on various statements

Current Scams

It seems like every week there is a new scam or at least a resurgence of past scams. CUA is committed to sharing information so you are well informed and can avoid falling victim. Here’s what we’re seeing as of mid-February 2021.