With holiday festivities and all that they bring, it’s so easy to spend more than you planned… so it’s crucial to manage your expenses wisely. In the episode below from our Midwest Money Minute podcast, we’ll share some practical tips to help you navigate the holiday season without breaking the bank. You can find additional Midwest Money Minute episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Amazon Music.
You may have heard the term “HELOC” when exploring lending options and wondered A) what a HELOC is, or B) if it would be a good fit for your needs. Generally speaking, a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a great option to finance a variety of needs with a goal of low payments. In this short video, you’ll learn more about HELOCs and what they can do for you. Midwest Community FCU offers a variety of lending options,…
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Here’s a short video explaining how to safeguard yourself from fraud and identity theft.
Is a Consolidation Loan Right for Me? Here at Midwest Community, we offer a range of products and services to help our members make the most of their money and get financially healthy. One of those products is the consolidation loan. In the short video below, we tackle a few frequently asked questions to help you decide if a consolidation loan might be a smart choice for you.
Buying a vehicle is a big deal. For most people, your car is your 2nd-largest expense, after housing. With that in mind, Sondra & Emmi have a few tips for you before you hit the dealerships to find your next new-to-you car.
116 million people in the U.S. now prefer credit unions over banks. Why are so many making the switch? Watch this short video to find out.
Does it feel like your paycheck is gone the moment you get it? Here’s how to break that vicious cycle and make your financial goals a reality. Are you stuck in the all-too-common habit of living paycheck to paycheck? You don’t need anyone to tell you that it’s a self-defeating cycle. You simply can’t get ahead this way. But escaping isn’t easy, especially if your paycheck is tight. Change involves not just the hard work of making new habits but,…
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For some Americans, going out to eat is a treat, planned and budgeted for. For others, it’s just another Tuesday. And Wednesday. And Thursday. If you’re part of that second group, you might want to reconsider… for a couple reasons. Tough on your wallet The average American family spends $225 a month eating away from home – lunches, dinners, snacks, coffees. Much of this spending occurs simply because it’s convenient. However, what you save in convenience, you lose in cold, hard cash….
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