We’ve got some exciting news to share! Over the course of the last year, we’ve been on a mission to save our members as much money as possible through our “Get Moving, Get Saving” campaign. We’ve helped many of our members save thousands of dollars in interest when they switch their high-interest loans to a lower interest rate with us. We’re happy to announce we’ve now saved our members over ONE MILLION DOLLARS in interest on their loans! That’s big news!…
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Senior Year – Preparing for College
Life Goals
As a high school senior, you are likely looking forward to spring break, graduation, and of course college! While your senior year is a time of celebration and making memories, it can also be stressful as you look ahead to your college journey. By now you have applied to your top choice colleges and should be receiving acceptance and financial aid information soon. So what’s next? Reviewing Financial Aid Packages For many students and families, the amount of financial aid…
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Students! Win $5,000 Toward College!
Life Goals
OCUF Annual Video Scholarship The Ohio Credit Union Foundation believes in lifting up student CU members who are moving on to higher education through its annual video scholarship. Students can submit a short video for the chance to win $5,000 towards college. Applications are being accepted from Feb. 1, 2018, through Monday, April 30, 2018. To qualify for the video scholarship, student applicants must: be at least a high school senior; be a member of an Ohio-based credit union; and…
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How to Save Your First $1,000
Life Goals Money Management Spending/Saving
Sometimes that hardest thing about saving money is just starting. It can be challenging to find and stick to strategies that help you pursue your financial goals. Here are 4 tips to help you finally hit that goal. 1. Create a Budget If you have never created a detailed budget, now may be the time to start, otherwise it’s almost impossible to track your spending and find room to save. Having a budget, even a simple one, will help you…
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Squad Goal: Don’t Let Your Friends Blow Up Your Financials
Life Goals Money Management Spending/Saving
Take a close look at your circle of friends, and I bet you’ll find that the majority of them are pulling down an annual income pretty similar to yours. Thare are some obvious reasons for this. Many studies show that close groups of friends often have similar income levels. But we tend to reflect our friends, and this could be what’s keeping you back from that next income level. Now, don’t freak out. I’m certainly not advocating that you un-friend your current crew—nothing…
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