Legal and Financial Empowerment for U.S. Immigrants
As an American, you may take your ability to better yourself financially for granted. Now imagine cutting up your cards and... read more »
By: Mike Senecal • 9/12/24
Billie Nordmeyer is a writer, former senior auditor, and financial software consultant. Her writing on banking, credit cards, insurance, economics, small business, technology, and other financial topics are featured in The Nest, Zacks, The Houston Chronicle, GlobalPost, and dozens of other publications. Billie holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, an MBA in finance, and an MA in international management, as well as project management and business analyst certifications.
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As an American, you may take your ability to better yourself financially for granted. Now imagine cutting up your cards and... read more »
By: Mike Senecal • 9/12/24
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What are the things that keep you up at night? You know, those little stresses and anxieties that burrow into your thoughts like a splinter. For... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 9/12/24
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If you’re looking to reduce your monthly expenses but haven’t had much success, maybe it’s time to consider exploring new... read more »
By: Andrew Allen • 9/11/24
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I will remember certain numbers my entire life. They include my undergraduate grade point average, my draft lottery number (yes, there used to be... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 9/11/24
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With all the multitasking life often requires, important tasks can often fall by the wayside. I know if I don’t set reminders, many things will... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 9/10/24
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If you haven’t heard of all the things credit unions do to help consumers and members use financial services to their greatest... read more »
By: Mike Senecal • 9/10/24
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I joined a credit union about eight years ago, motivated by the desire to keep my money local. I knew right away it was a good decision, as the... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 9/9/24
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The great thing about case law is it allows us to use past legal decisions to make inferences about future ones. But it can take a... read more »
By: Andrew Allen • 9/5/24
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You’ve probably heard of the gender lifespan gap between men and women. New research shows that women now outlive men by 5.8... read more »
By: Mike Senecal • 9/4/24
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Bureau isn’t a word I hear or use all the time, but some bureaus have a big impact on my daily life — whether I realize it or not. One of the... read more »
By: Andrew Allen • 9/4/24
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“Hey, how’s your credit?” isn’t a question we’re often asked in everyday chats with our friends or coworkers. We’d rather discuss last night’s... read more »
By: Andrew Allen • 9/3/24
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Financial terminology can sound like a secret language, and sometimes it makes me feel as if I just walked into an economics lecture. When... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 9/3/24
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One of the great things about learning is how it can happen in a number of ways. We all have our preferred methods for gaining knowledge. Some... read more »
By: Andrew Allen • 8/28/24
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Businesses that offer robust benefit packages may attract and retain higher-caliber employees more effectively than businesses... read more »
By: Andrew Allen • 8/28/24
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Finding the home of your dreams can be challenging. But consumers who struggle with credit issues may be at a greater financial... read more »
By: Andrew Allen • 8/27/24
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Inflation has taken its toll on the United States. Basic staples like gas and groceries have skyrocketed in price, yet wages haven’t risen to... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 8/27/24
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Film buffs might recall Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade in “The Maltese Falcon,” under that mercilessly bright spotlight during the police’s hard... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 8/26/24
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Having children is one of life’s greatest decisions you can make, but it’s not for everyone. Whether you’re single and want to eventually settle... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 8/26/24
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In Brooklyn and Queens, New York, Dollaride connects residents in vast “transit deserts” — places where the subway doesn’t go, bus... read more »
By: Mike Senecal • 8/22/24
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Every once in a while, life can throw us all curveballs. You may run over a stray nail and get a flat tire, or a medical emergency may come up.... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 8/22/24