Thank you for tuning in to episode 49 of The CUInsight Network, with your host, Lauren Culp, Publisher & CEO of CUInsight.com. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought [...]
Small businesses are a driving force in the U.S. economy. They employ 61.7 million workers, which accounts for 46.4% of all US employees. This shows how heavily the small businesses drive the [...]
As you go through life, you’re going to have several financial goals. One of the biggest ones, however, will be putting aside enough money so you can live comfortably when you’re retired. However, [...]
No one wants to become the victim of a credit card scam. Unfortunately, the truth is that credit card fraud may be more prevalent than most Americans think — and it isn’t only the elderly [...]
You’re probably aware that when you get married to someone, you’re merging almost every aspect of your life with them, including your finances. While this includes things like paying for household expenses and [...]
Reviewing and managing your information is an important part of protecting your data identity. So, if you notice something you believe is inaccurate on your TransUnion credit report, we’re here to help. Disputing your [...]
Better credit scores can obviously benefit you when it comes time to get a loan. But what other advantages does a higher credit score give you? Here are three ways a better credit score can [...]
Financial literacy is the backbone of consumers’ ability to manage their money and make smart, informed choices. But the absence of accessible, effective financial education is drastically decreasing the average financial literacy rate, and thus [...]
Your home-buying experience should be an exciting time, yet the process ahead is not without its drawbacks and potential problems. For many home-buyers, failing to do enough research at the beginning of the process can [...]
There’s been a lot of concern about the economy lately, particularly regarding inflation, rising interest rates, layoffs, a potential recession — and the housing market. The housing crash of 2008 left many families underwater in [...]
From lingering pandemic-era supply chain issues, rising inflation, and ongoing Fed rate increases, to the war in Ukraine, tech company layoffs, and a volatile stock market, 2022 was a year to remember (and for many, [...]
NCUA invites credit unions, educators, and others to sign up for its new email newsletter on financial literacy. The Financial Literacy & Outreach Newsletter will focus on consumer finance and education, including insights and data [...]
When most people realize that they’ve racked up a significant amount of credit card debt, they usually have two thoughts. The first one is that they need get the debt paid off as soon [...]
It's January, and that means tax season has arrived! This might make some people anxious and others excited. Either way, it means it's time to start gathering all that paperwork that you've been saving for [...]
The price of household heating like kerosene and heating oil remains so high it makes sense that credit unions in Maine are witnessing a rise in loan applications from members hoping to install appliances that [...]
