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 [...]
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 [...]
Your financial safety is important to us, be aware of spoofing tactics to avoid financial harm! Spoofing is when a fraudster calls or texts pretending they are from a government agency, trusted company, or financial institution. The information shown on your caller ID may look like it’s legitimate however, the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
