According to the National Retail Federation, the average American household spends more than $650 on back-to-school shopping for children in elementary through high school and more than $900 for young people going to college. Here are 10 ways to save this fall and throughout the year. Create a checklist of [...]
Getting ready for a summer vacation or planning future travel? Keep these handy tips in mind to help cut costs and minimize travel stress! Lodging—If you book by phone, ask the desk agent to beat the online rate. Consider an apartment or home rental instead of a hotel—you’ll save even [...]
Enter the I Love My Credit Union Giveaway and you could win a $250 Visa gift card, some KCU Swag, and we’ll donate $250 to a homeless shelter. How it Works Simply “Like” the I Love My Credit Union Giveaway post on Facebook and/or Instagram, comment why you love Kitsap [...]
Unpaid traffic tickets might not seem like a big deal, but there can be serious consequences. Unpaid traffic and parking tickets often end up going to collection agencies, and that can put a significant dent in your credit score. If you continue to ignore a ticket once it's in a [...]
Looking for ways to save money? Try these helpful tips! Curb your impulse purchases by unsubscribing from or turning off smartphone notifications that get you to spend money. Review your spending habits. Look at the things you can cut, i.e., streaming services. Prioritize your needs over your wants. Switch to [...]
It’s never too early to plan for your retirement. In fact, the earlier you start, the better off you’ll be. Let's talk about a few ways to make the most of your retirement plan! Max out your 401(k) match. If your employer matches your contributions to your 401(k), see if [...]
Meet Rory! At just six years old, Rory has already been a member at Kitsap Credit Union for over a year. Rory collects her savings in her purple KCU piggy bank and happily brings it in for deposit with her mom, Phoenix. "She thinks she's saving up to buy us [...]
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 [...]
