'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. [...]
It’s never too early to begin saving for the holidays. Create a holiday savings plan and goal to help make your family’s holiday wishes come true. […]
Excuses are common when it comes to finances. It’s easy to make excuses when it comes to achieving savings goals, so it takes a conscious decision to get out of your own way. You can take some small, manageable steps to help you build better habits and implement ways to [...]
Is how you spend your time a part of your financial life & budget? It should be. Time is money. We have all heard that saying. So, why not factor the time for tasks into how our money is being spent? […]
