Here at Kitsap Credit Union, we aim to share the importance of financial literacy with our community throughout the year. We do this by offering Financial Wellness Courses in local schools, creating free online resources, and really advocating for our community’s continued education. With this month being Financial Capability Month, [...]
Did you know that spring cleaning your living space can lead to improved mood, decreased stress, and heightened creativity? Just imagine what spring cleaning your finances can do! There are many ways to clean up your finances and taking the time to do the following can help set you up [...]
Tax Day is here and if you haven't filed your taxes yet, you're not alone. According to the IRS, "With the April deadline upon us, we're seeing a flurry of tax returns coming in during the final hours. We've already received more than 100 million [returns] and tens of millions more returns [...]
Did you know that individuals over the age of 50 control 70% of the country’s wealth, and seniors between the ages of 65 and 74, with an average net worth of $1.06 million, have more assets than any other age group? Because members of this age group have disposable income [...]
Make the most of your money by choosing the savings option that’s best for you! Not sure how to grow your funds? Learn more about the benefits of a Money Market account or Certificate below. What is a Money Market account? A Money Market account, offered by banks and credit [...]
One survey shows that approximately 80% of Americans are currently in debt. Whether it be from a credit card, student loan, or mortgage, understanding how debt works and creating a plan to reduce your debt will help you better manage your finances. Understanding How Debt Works It’s important to understand [...]
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 [...]
The KCUCares Foundation is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve and focuses on three major pillars: Hunger, Homelessness, and Financial Wellness. We are proud to say that in just six months, KCUCares Foundation has accomplished the following things with those pillars in mind: Donated $43,518.72 back to our [...]
