Welcome to America Saves Week, an annual call to action initiative that asks you to commit to saving your money consistently. The non-profit organization encourages everyone in the U.S. to get a clear view of their finances, set savings goals, and create a plan to achieve them. Regularly saving money [...]
Don’t let tax season get you stressed! We have put together simple steps to get your personal and businesses organized and ready to file your taxes in our latest blog. We have you covered with the documents you need to gather, tax forms, critical dates, and more. For Individuals: 1. [...]
Are you an emotional spender? Spending may make you feel better for a moment, but it can spoil all your hard work keeping a budget throughout the year and make you spend more than you can afford. Luckily, there are ways to decrease your emotional spending and positively impact your [...]
'Tis the season of online shopping! You may be ready to take advantage of all the online promotional offers, but are you prepared to do it securely? Shopping online comes with a risk, but you can take steps to protect yourself going forward. Before shopping your way through the internet, [...]
‘Tis the season to make your list and check it twice. Creating a list of who has been nice this year is one step in creating your holiday budget. Here are some tips for creating the perfect holiday budget and avoiding overspending. […]
Financial wellness education is very important to Kitsap Credit Union, and since 2016, we’ve been providing free money education to students around Puget Sound. We recently caught up with our Outreach Coordinator, Cathy Brorson, to get the scoop on our Achieve Financial Wellness Programs she coordinates in the schools we [...]
Saving money and having a strategy will help you improve your financial wellness now and in the future. One of the most common saving strategies is a Certificate which you can get at Kitsap Credit Union. But what is a Certificate? Keep reading to find out more information about this [...]
When applying for loans, you can help your odds with lenders by knowing how your financial situation will affect your offer. You always need the proper documentation and a clear understanding of how your credit history will affect the interest rate you’re offered. When you apply for a loan, you [...]
We’re sharing some tips for managing your dollars wisely. From setting up your budget to investing your money, managing your finances takes work but it’s always worth it. Smart financial decisions will only help you and your family in the long run, and it’s never too late to start changing [...]
National Dollar Day commemorates the day the U.S. Congress established the monetary system for the United States. But did you know that it took decades for American colonists to adopt the U.S. Dollar widely? Read below for eight fun facts about the U.S. dollar that you probably didn’t know. [...]
