It’s that time of the year again: a combination of New Year’s resolutions and the start of tax time has many of us looking for a place to donate money. It can be difficult to figure out which charity is most deserving of your money and how to make your charitable donations work best for […]
With the release of “The Big Short,” finance author Michael Lewis has another work on the big screen, so many of our members are curious about his books. His career is diverse and varied, so this article will introduce one of the leading voices in new journalism writing today. Read this first: If […]
Every year, the Detroit Auto Show brings in visitors from around the world to see the newest models from major car manufacturers. The Consumer Electronics Expo gives us a chance to see all the new gadgets that will be on our wish lists come holiday time. Penny Arcade Expo unveils the year’s new video games […]
The beginning of the year is a time of resolutions and renewal. Even if you’re not the kind of person who hits the gym with renewed vigor come January, getting those post-holiday credit card statements can get your heart racing. That’s why the beginning of the year is a great time to check in on […]
Get more exercise. Lose weight. Quit smoking. These are the bold boasts of New Year’s resolutions. Folks commit themselves to radically changing their lives at the start of the calendar year. About 45% of people make New Year’s resolutions in the average year, and most have to do with health. But the same line of […]
Around the country, college campuses are finishing their semesters. While your families are thinking peppermint mochas and gift wrap, you’re probably running back and forth from the library to professor’s offices, maybe also holding a peppermint mocha. Finals week is no fun. It’s an unsanitary, stressful, hectic time, in which the weather is usually either […]
Coming up with the money for a down payment can be a headache for potential new home buyers. Depending on the home you want, and the type of mortgage, the down payment can be a hefty sum. Some people use a gift (from parents or others) to help cover the down payment. But even if […]
Was there a credit union at the first Thanksgiving? The short answer is no, there was not. The first Thanksgiving occurred in 1621, which was 150 years before the creation of the first credit unions. In fact, the first modern financial institutions wouldn’t reach the country of the Pilgrims’ origin until the middle of the […]
The late fall is a glorious time to read. Publishers release a ton of books, often from big-name authors, in the hopes of grabbing holiday shoppers’ attention. Rather than run a traditional book review this month, we’ve got a few books to get your personal and financial life in order so it’s suitable for everyone […]
So, you’re buying a car. You’ve made it past the tedious comparison shopping, you’ve finished the detail-oriented research and you’ve even endured the haggling with the salesperson. Your tongue probably tastes like that terrible coffee they use in every car dealership in America, the kids are probably getting cranky and it’s pretty likely you’re thinking […]