Black Friday… it’s a few days away! If you’re not prepared, your budget, and sanity, can take a serious hit. Here are a few tips to come out ahead. Create a Budget Don’t let yourself get caught up with the drama and excitement of the day. The thrill of the hunt can be very exciting…

So you’ve decided to buy a new car. Congratulations! Now comes the decision of what to do with your old car. These steps can help you make the choice that’s right for you. Research Your Car’s True Value The first bit of research you’ll want to do is establish the current value of the vehicle…

Now that the weather has cooled off, it’s clear that fall is here. Stay on track with your financial goals by following these tips: Use your thermostat efficiently: While you’re home and awake, try to keep the temperature around 68 degrees. When you’re not home or when you’re asleep, lower the thermostat even more. Every…

If you get news headlines on your mobile device, you may have seen one pop up yesterday regarding a major breach at the credit-reporting agency, Equifax. Yes, it’s difficult to swallow finding out that one of the agencies that stores so much information on consumers and is supposed to keep our credit information safe, has…

Remember the good ol’ days when all you needed for school was a pencil or pen, some paper and a scientific calculator? What happened to that? Nowadays, it seems that school supply lists just keep getting longer and longer! If your child is in high school you’ve probably had to shell out $100 for one…

Welcome to Family Financial Credit Union’s new Blog!  Yes, we are finally joining the ranks and ramping up our online presence.  Why?  You, our members, are online.  We started with our new web site, and now we’re jumping right into Blogging! What can you expect to read?  We plan to offer you valuable financial insight,…