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Providing valuable content and financial tips to help empower our members to improve their lives.

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Why Should I Go to Paperless Statements?

By: America's Credit Union
August 13th, 2018

If you’ve thought about switching your monthly or quarterly paper statements to a paperless or electronic version, check out these reasons to do it.

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Real World 101 - Money Tips for New Grads

By: America's Credit Union
July 13th, 2018

Congratulations -- you’ve graduated and are ready to go into the real world. Though you have your diploma, there’s still more to learn about the basics of financial management.

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Forget Malls, Let's Shop at "Multifaceted Consumer Engagement Spaces"

By: America's Credit Union
July 6th, 2018

Brick and mortar retail is alive and well – yet it’s undergoing an era of change. Where will we shop in the future?

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Debit Card Fraud is on the Rise

By: America's Credit Union
June 29th, 2018

There was a 10 percent increase in the number of payment cards compromised at U.S. ATMs and merchants in 2017, Silicon Valley analytic software firm FICO reports.

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7 Quick Tips About How to Make a Budget For Your Family

By: America's Credit Union
June 26th, 2018

Knowing how to make a budget is the important first step to financial freedom. That means retiring comfortably, spending time with your family, and traveling like you always wanted. Budgets, however, aren’t something you can set and forget about. In order to make one work for you and your family, you must always review and tweak it.

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Looking for Current Home Equity Loan Rates? We’ve Got Them!

By: America's Credit Union
June 13th, 2018

If you have equity in your home and need extra cash for home repairs, education costs or to consolidate high-interest debt, then a home equity loan might be a good option for you. Before signing the dotted line, however, you should be sure you are receiving agreeable loan terms from a trustworthy mortgage lender; a home equity loan is a significant debt, often set up to be paid back over a lengthy repayment term. With this type of loan, securing fair and current home equity loan rates is essential to safeguarding your healthy financial future. 

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[4 Application Tips] What is needed for a Home Equity Loan?

By: America's Credit Union
June 7th, 2018

Life has a lot of big moments, and unfortunately, they all cost equally big money -- your child's wedding, college tuition, or the need for a new car to replace the one that just wore out yesterday. Even the most fiscally responsible family needs help footing the big bills that life has a way of generating. That's why, at America's Credit Union, we're willing to work with you to find the best rates on home equity loans to get you through. 

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Generation Z Will Pay $226,000 in Rent in their Lifetime

By: America's Credit Union
June 6th, 2018

Generation Z can expect to spend $226,000 on inflation-adjusted rent in their lifetime -- about $24,000 more than millennials and $77,000 more than baby boomers, according to a new analysis  from rental search platform HotPads.

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What Is Home Equity? 9 Frequently Asked Questions

By: America's Credit Union
June 6th, 2018

When it comes to getting the most out of their homes, many homeowners are not aware of all the possible ways to leverage ownership to benefit their finances. Home equity loans can help you do just that. In this article, we answer your questions like, "What is home equity?" and more! Read on to learn how homeownership can help your finances. 

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Find the Best Home Equity Loan Rates [5 Lender Shopping Tips]

By: America's Credit Union
June 4th, 2018

The process of taking out a home equity loan often feels overwhelming with several different factors to consider and choices to make. One of the most important parts of the process is finding a good deal on your interest rate. To help you find the best deal and loan terms to fit into your budget, we put together the following five lender-approved tips for getting the best home equity loan rates. 

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