Whether you’ve landed your first job or are planning for retirement, having your finances in order is crucial to living a stress-free life. One of the best ways to implement smart financial strategies is by having a roadmap of what to accomplish and when. The more realistic the goals, the easier and sooner they’ll be... read more
April 22nd is Earth Day, and if you’re wondering how you can help preserve the planet and save money with your finances, then you’ve come to the right place! Below are some suggestions on how your efforts can make a kind contribution to the environment while saving some money here and there. Visit our credit... read more
Finding the right ways to spend your money smarter and more responsibly is sometimes challenging. After all, many of us take our money-management skills for granted. As an adult, you’re responsible for your own financial well-being and can’t depend anymore on a parent to help point you in the right direction. Let’s talk about some... read more
Your credit score is one of the most important factors that lenders take into account when deciding your interest rate. The difference between having a good credit score (700 and above) and a bad one (629 and below) is how you treat your finances. Avoid the missteps below to increase your score for a less... read more
For first-time homebuyers, nothing can be as daunting as the thought of where to start. A considerable amount of time needs to be set aside to research, read and become educated on the real estate market. There might still be a couple of things you’ll look back on and wish to have done differently, but... read more
While the value of money isn't taught in early school levels, there are many things that can be done throughout a youngster’s educational period to improve their personal finances when they become adults. It’s always ideal to learn from other people’s financial mistakes, but figuring things out on their own can be tough. Follow the... read more
In case you aren’t aware, tax season ends on April 18th. While the deadline is still a few weeks away, we highly recommend using the time that’s left to get ready to hopefully get a little something back once it’s all over. We know that preparing for tax season can be daunting and time-consuming, but... read more
With automakers needing to move vehicles and government and automaker incentives flooding the market, you’ve entered the perfect time to start shopping for your dream car. While buying a used certified car would most likely get you the most bang for your buck, with so many available incentives, new cars could be just as good... read more
The New Year represents many things to everyone: a clean slate, a chance to wash away the mistakes of the previous year and starting new. Sadly, many New Year’s resolutions end up in failure because they’re excessively hard to accomplish, especially when it comes to changing the way we spend our money. If you really... read more
When shopping at retail and grocery stores, we tend to have an idea or list of what we’ll be purchasing. But when planning to purchase something more expensive, like a car, for example, comes into play, a longer, thought-out plan needs to be enforced. At Valley Federal Credit Union, we’ve put together seven tips to... read more
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