Wednesday, 18 August 2010 22:59
by
Jacki
If you believe that you’ve been the victim of identity theft or similar fraud, you need to act immediately. Your first step is to verify that such a crime has taken place, and the easiest way to do that is to obtain a copy of your credit report. [More]
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 20:38
by
Jacki
Whenever you are buying a car, new or used, take your time deciding what vehicle best fits your needs. However, buying a used car takes a little more time to make sure you aren’t getting a bad deal. Here are some tips to take before you buy. [More]
Friday, 9 July 2010 20:52
by
Jacki
If you’re concerned about your ability to receive credit, or if you already know that you have problems with your credit, there are steps you can take to improve your credit worthiness. [More]
Monday, 26 April 2010 11:46
by
Jacki
If you’re like many people, there’s a closet or shelf in your home with stacks of shoeboxes full of cancelled checks, receipts, and other crumpled pieces of paper. [More]
Monday, 15 March 2010 14:59
by
Jacki
There was a huge buzz surrounding the Government’s Cash for Clunkers program, but not as much has been said about the new Cash for Appliances program. [More]
Thursday, 4 February 2010 10:24
by
Jacki
It seems that tax forms get more complicated and frustrating with each passing year. If you complete your own tax forms, you may have given thought to finding a better way. Perhaps you should hire a professional to handle your taxes, or possibly purchase tax-preparation software. [More]
Tuesday, 5 January 2010 13:37
by
Jacki
Saving money is one of the top New Year’s Resolutions along with losing weight, quitting smoking, and exercising. Here are 5 tips to help you save in 2010. [More]
Wednesday, 2 December 2009 14:47
by
Courtney
FORUM Credit Union announces three SaveItUp Challenge winners for 2009. Participants of the SaveItUp Challenge were entered to win one of three prizes when they accumulated at least 75 points by completing items within 5 different categories including budget, thrift, savvy, goals, and education. [More]
Monday, 30 November 2009 11:00
by
Jacki
Holiday costs have a funny way of adding up very quickly. You may tell yourself that you’re not going to spend too much this year, but once you get past the gifts, the wrapping paper, cards, decorations, and all those other things, you’ll find that you’ve spent much more than you expected to. If you stop and think about it, there are many ways you can scale back your holiday costs. [More]
Thursday, 22 October 2009 13:23
by
Courtney
After witnessing the recent economic hardships, you may be searching for ways to improve your financial wellness. Many families are looking for ways to save more money and reduce their debt load. But many are left asking, “Where do I start?” [More]