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• 8 Steps for Starting a Small Business

  Everyone dreams of being their own boss, but not everyone has what it takes to start a small business. However, starting a lucrative small business, even a side hustle, has never been easier. Whether ...

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• How to Use the HomeAdvantage® Program to Find the Best Real Estate Agent

  Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions in your life, and for many, it can be one of the most ...

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• How Credit Unions Build Community

  Have you ever thought about the difference between a bank and a credit union? Banks are part of a national or global ...

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• Bank Account Safety Tips to Prevent Online Fraud

  Identity theft and cybercrime have become a fact of life in the 21st century at a cost of $600 billion per year. ...

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• Housing Market Trends to Look Out for in 2019

  Is 2019 going to be the year you buy a new home? If you have been waiting for the perfect time to buy, then there is no ...

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• 6 Ways to Improve Your Family’s Financial Well-Being in 2020

  Every family wants financial security. You need enough money to put food on the table and a roof over your head, but ...

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• 8 Savings Tips for the New Year

  The New Year is the time of resolutions. Whether it involves living a more healthy lifestyle, losing weight, or saving ...

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• 6 Homeowner Expenses to Keep in Mind

  In the past, we have written about creating a household budget and managing the family expenses. There are some costs, ...

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• ALI MIGAKI TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF RETAIL DELIVERY

  iQ CREDIT UNION PROMOTES ALI MIGAKI TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF RETAIL DELIVERY

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• 9 Signs It’s Time to Look for a New Credit Card

  Nothing remains the same, including your credit card. Terms change. Interest rates change. Your financial situation ...

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• Travel Budgeting: The Most Affordable Places to Travel in 2019

  Everyone needs to take a vacation once in a while, and most families want to get away from home. Traveling to exotic ...

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• Six Festive-Yet-Frugal Holiday Budget Strategies

  Many Americans tend to overspend toward the end of the year in the name of holiday festivity and cheer.

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• Retirement Planning: Why Setting Up a 401(k) in Your Twenties Is Crucial

  Did you know that the 401(k) retirement savings program turned 40 on Election Day? This provision from the 1978 Revenue ...

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• How to Prepare Your Checking Account for Holiday Spending

  Prepping for gift-giving season should be something you look forward to. When you prepare ahead of time, you can make ...

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• 8 Questions to Ask When Applying for a Credit Card

  People love to use credit cards, but when looking for a new credit card, you want to be sure to get the right services ...

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• Credit Card Advice for First-Time Applicants

  Most people have an aversion to accumulating debt and are cautious about using credit cards. However, credit cards are ...

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• Retirement Planning: 401(k) vs. Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA

  We all need to plan for retirement, and it’s never too early to start. Everyone should be disciplined about saving, and ...

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• Credit Card Interest Rates and What They Mean for You

  When you’re shopping for a credit card, one of the most important considerations is the interest rate on the card. ...

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• 9 Questions You Should Ask About Your Checking Account

  When it comes to opening a checking account, what is your best option? The answer depends on how you manage your money. ...

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• Types of Renters Insurance and Why It's Important

  Insurance is one of those things you don’t want to think about but undoubtedly need. For example, if you own a car, you ...

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• Budgeting on Your Starting Salary

  When you get your first real job and earn your first paycheck, you suddenly are faced with the prospect of managing ...

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• Everything You Should Know About Checking Account Fees

  Even in the age of digital transactions, everyone still needs a checking account. Your checking account is still the ...

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• Why Do Interest Rates Rise and What Does That Mean for You?

  If you have ever bought a house, signed for a loan, applied for a credit card, or opened a savings account, then you ...

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• Tips on Building a Family Budget

  Is life really cheaper by the dozen? It seems the only case where that saying is true is at the grocery store when ...

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• Pros and Cons of Certificates of Deposits (CDs)

  Making the right investment move to meet your financial goals and suit your budget can be tricky—and frustrating. Many ...

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• Retirement Planning in Your Twenties

  Do you remember being 10 years old, seeing adults walk by, and thinking, “Man, they look so put together. They must ...

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• Tips on Budgeting Your Dream Wedding

  OMG, you’re engaged! A million thoughts must be going through your mind right now. From the catering menu to the guest ...

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• What It Takes to Switch to a Credit Union

  Welcome to the credit union movement. Back in the day, when big banks roamed the earth, member-owned financial ...

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• 6 Financial Apps You Should Be Using

  Whether or not you’re on board with the trend, technology is taking over. This is the age of iPads, iPhones, Androids, ...

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• You've Reached the Point of Financial Independence. Now What?

  Well, this is awkward. Normally we’re used to guiding members to reach certain financial goals. It’s rare that ...

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