There are many different types of loans. So many, in fact, you may actually be overwhelmed. First, it is important to understand what financial institutions like Liberty Savings looks for and requires when lending. Understanding your options ensures you have the best, and smartest, choices when it comes to financing. Lending considerations and requirements To understand your … Continue reading “Understand Your Loan Options”
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Are you looking for extra money, but a lemonade stand won’t cut it? Technology has made it easier than ever to bring in extra income when it’s convenient for you—often doing something you love, or at least don’t mind. Use What You Have Consider the assets you have on hand. If you have a car, Uber … Continue reading “Extra Income Ideas: Using Technology to Score Side Gigs”
You’re getting married, congratulations! Since we’re a credit union, it’s only normal our marriage advice would be to talk about finances with your future spouse. Discussing how you’ll handle past, present and future finances can get your marriage off on the right financial footing. Financial Baggage Have a discussion about how you’ll handle premarital debt. … Continue reading “Marrying Your Finances”
Movies or TV show often portray an intern as someone who takes coffee orders and makes photocopies. In reality, internships often provide hands-on experience that will help you land your first full-time job. It will teach you new skills and give you a leg up when applying for future jobs. What Kind of Internship is … Continue reading “Land Your First Internship”
If your budget says a big summer vacation is out of the question, here are some inexpensive options for immersive summer fun. Drive-in Movies An old-fashioned way to enjoy the summer blockbusters or old classics. Many historic drive-in theaters are still around, and movies are more memorable on summer nights with nature as the backdrop. … Continue reading “10 Cheap, Fun Things to Do in the Summer”
Credit union members benefit from higher levels of service and participation in the governance of their financial cooperatives. But members also benefit financially to the tune of about $10.2 billion a year—that’s $96 a year per member or $183 a year per member household, according to data from the Credit Union National Association’s economics and … Continue reading “A $10.2 Billion Benefit to Members”
If you thought you (or all your neighbors!) couldn’t join Liberty Savings, think again. Our credit union has a community charter, which means anyone living or working in this community can join our credit union. You might already know that there are many benefits to being a credit union member–such as low fees and loan … Continue reading “The More the Merrier!”
Credit unions are unique in the world of financial institutions. Nowhere is the credit union difference more vivid than in the diverse ways they reach out to millions of low- and moderate-income Americans who seek basic financial services to realize their dreams. The examples of outreach are heart-warming, and the results are life changing. Some … Continue reading “The Credit Union Difference: Reaching Out to Those In Need”
When it’s time to look for your first car purchase, some people turn first to family. This can mean a used car “hand-me-down” from another family member, buying something in cash you earned, or with an interest-free loan from parents. But if none of these options are available to you, the next option is getting a … Continue reading “One for the Money: Financing Your First Car”
Last week we shared a few different ways for kids to make some extra cash. Now lets talk about babysitting as a great first job. Even better than a job, help your child think of this as their own business. Share this advice with them and soon they’ll be rocking (the babies) and rolling (in cash): * Make … Continue reading “Rock With Babies”