Teaching your kids how to be financially independent will help smooth the transition into adulthood. It will also give them what they need to stay financially stable throughout life. Here are some tips for raising kids to be financially independent adults. Start with basic budgeting Introduce your children to the concept of earning money and spending mindfully when they’re young, …
College is a time for kids to take responsibility for their finances. Many college first-year students have had minimal experience dealing with money. Typically they come from living in a parent-controlled world where they have rules, and they know their limits. College offers a sense of freedom that could cause financial problems if not handled correctly. Credit cards and shopping …
Have the irresponsible financial decisions you’ve made while in your 20s left you with piles of debt and other repercussions? Here are six of the most common mistakes people make while in their 20s and how to fix them: 1.) The mistake: Racking up credit card debt When all of life’s pleasures are just a swipe away, it’s easy to …
As a credit union member, you have borrowing options. Two popular choices for emergency funding are personal loans and credit cards. Here are several pros and cons to each. 1.) Limits. Credit cards have credit limits in the thousands, enough to cover a small emergency. The value of credit cards is their convenience. There’s no need for a new loan …
