Gift Card Scams
Gift card fraud is a rising issue for people everywhere. Scammers use tricks like phishing and draining to take advantage of weaknesses in gift card…
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Is a Credit Union Membership for Me?
Managing your money and finding reliable options for financial institutions can often feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve never been to a bank or credit union.…
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Estate Planning
It's easy to put off estate planning and consider it a task for later in life. You might be intimidated by the thought of getting…
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Protection From Card Skimming
People use their debit cards for everything from buying groceries to getting gas. The convenience of having debit/credit cards eliminates most needs for cash. But…
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Finding Home Empowers Families on Their Journey Towards Homeownership
Finding HOME is a comprehensive 12-18 month program that offers free financial education, behavior counseling, and housing support to empower families on their journey towards…
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Welcome to the Future of Banking: Features and Benefits of Smart ATMs
Maybe you can picture yourself in this scenario: you wake up with a long list of errands, one being a trip to your credit union…
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10 Steps for First-time Homebuyers: The Home Buying Process
Buying a home is a big milestone in many people’s lives. But especially for first-time homebuyers, understanding how to buy a house can be overwhelming…
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13 Holiday Tips for Total Well-Being
The holiday season, often seen as the most wonderful time of the year, can also bring a significant amount of stress and anxiety for many…
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Finally, a Checking Account That Gets It.
Imagine a checking account that’s easy, and convenient. It has features that help you better manage your money, it helps you out when you’re in…
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Overcoming Homelessness: Your Path to a Brighter Financial Future
Individuals and families who have found themselves homeless face a challenging journey back to stability. It's not easy to figure out how to get out…
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Student Loan Repayment, Simplified
After a historical hiatus throughout the pandemic, borrowers now face federal student loan repayment. Evaluating your full financial picture and making a repayment plan goes…
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Facing Homelessness: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Many individuals and families who have experienced homelessness have gone on to lead fulfilling lives. Preparing for homelessness and regaining housing stability and financial security…
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Medical Debt
Medical debt is a concerning financial situation faced by many individuals and families. Unexpected medical expenses can lead to substantial financial strain, impacting credit scores…
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Financial Stress and Your Mental Health
In today's fast-paced world, managing our finances effectively is a daunting task. Maintaining our finances is actually crucial for our overall well-being. Financial wellness and…
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What is a Digital Wallet?
In today's fast-paced digital world, carrying around a physical wallet filled with multiple cards seems outdated. Although most people still use physical cards and wallets,…
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How Does Refinancing Work?
Refinancing is the process of replacing an existing loan with a new loan that has different terms, often with the goal of obtaining a lower…
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How to Use a HELOC Loan the Right Way
If you're a homeowner, you can be proud of the equity you've built in your home. You've worked hard to manage your mortgage and make…
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Understanding Overdraft Protection: Minimize Fees, Maximize Savings
Sometimes, despite your best efforts (or intentions!) to stick to a budget, you might find your checking account a little short. Maybe you ran into…
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Checking Accounts That Work For You
When it comes to managing your money, there are a lot of different products, services, and support you can use. And while everyone's goals are…
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Compassionate Lending & Collecting
Getting a loan. For many, the thought conjures up conflicting feelings. On the one hand, it elicits hope and excitement at the prospect of fulfilling…
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Financial Fitness
Spring always brings a new wave of motivation! The great hibernation is almost over as people become more active. Maybe winter derailed your New Year’s…
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15 Date Ideas on a Budget
Seeing hearts? Valentine’s day sets the tone for February being one of the most romantic days/months of the year. Many people feel the need to…
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How to Understand Your Credit Score
If you were to google any topic about “understanding credit” right now, you would be directed to over 9 billion hits in total. That is…
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Reach for the Stars: How to Achieve Financial Wellness Post-Pandemic
It is easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day grind. And it is hard to think about the future when you are feeling uncertain…
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Distrust in Financial Institutions
When it comes to putting trust in banks/credit unions with your money or financial plans, there may be a lot of hesitation– Who do I…
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Take Control of Managing Your Budget: The Road to Financial Independence
The road to financial independence can be intimidating, but not if you know where to start. Saving money can often be a challenge. We’re wired to take…
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Why Choose a Credit Union
Selecting a financial institution can be confusing. Credit union or bank? Better interest rates or more flexibility? These questions can create even more questions. That’s…
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Financial Literacy Counseling: A Calling for Majel Hein
Majel Hein was the first Financial Literacy Counselor to come on board at the Marine Credit Union Foundation to create and manage our Finding HOME…
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Make Your Tax Return Work For You
In just a few weeks (or less), many Americans will be receiving a tax refund. The average tax refund received in 2020 was just shy…
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Credit 101 – How Does Credit Work?
Confused by your credit report? Review the five areas below that affect your credit report/score and the tips to bring your score up.
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Tips for Saving Money
By Jeff Lachman, Branch Manager, Onalaska Whether you are living paycheck to paycheck or have some extra cash every month, it’s important to save for…
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The FAQs of Certificates
What is a Certificate? A Certificates (banks call them Certificates of Deposit, or CDs) is a savings vehicle used to earn a higher rate of…
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Navigating Financial Uncertainty
Here at Marine Credit Union we know times might be hard right now but we’re here to help! Download our free guide to Navigating Financial…
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New to the Finance World? 6 Tips to Get You Started
By Jason DeGarmo, District Manager– Fond du Lac, Marine Credit Union Amazingly enough, personal finance has not become a required curriculum in high schools or…
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Invest In Yourself! Save For Your Future!
By Jason Kaufman, District Manager, Southeast This time of year, many workplaces ask us to review our benefits and make any changes necessary for the…
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The Four Most Important Financial Tips for Graduates
By Mary Jo Healey, Market Manager, Iowa It’s that time of year – students in caps and gowns are marching down the aisles of high…
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How to Spring Clean Your Finances
By Jason DeGarmo, Vice President & District Manager, Fond du Lac As the weather gets warmer, it’s a perfect time for some spring cleaning –…
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5 Phrases to Save Money Fast
“I am buying what’s on my grocery list and nothing more.” A shopping list is a great way to save money; however, they aren’t the…
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Setting Them Up for Success: Teaching Children the Value of Money
Though financial hardships are an inevitable part of adulthood, many issues can be prevented early on. When it comes to financial success, the earlier you…
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What to Expect Financially, When You’re Expecting
The average middle-income family will spend roughly $12,000 on child related expenses in their baby’s first year of life. Having a newborn doesn’t have to…
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The Importance of Renters Insurance
Renters insurance is often overlooked. It is critical in protecting you and your possessions if an issue arises while renting an apartment or home. Most…
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3 Important Finance Tips Help Graduates Succeed
By Mary Jo Healey, Market Manager – Des Moines, Marine Credit Union Out on your own financially for the first time? Got a new job…
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GAP Insurance Explained
Many insurance and financial companies offer Guaranteed Asset Protection (or GAP) insurance when you purchase a new or used car. What is GAP insurance? When…
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3 Tips for Helping Your Child Get Money Smart
Take your kids with you to your bank or credit union. If you model a healthy relationship with your financial institution, your kids will grow…
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ATTENTION RENTERS: Benefits of Renters Insurance
When moving into a rented apartment or a duplex, you should take note of a checklist of items: damages by a previous tenant, locations of…
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