Articles: Education

Putting Your Bills On "Auto Pilot" For most of my life, I've struggled to keep track of things, especially my to-do list. Then, as an adult, I was diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), which explained a lot of the challenges that I had dealt with throug…

Impacting Your Financial Future with Your Career Most people realize that a job (or lack thereof) has a major impact on your financial future (as well as your current situation). Yet when we think, “What do I want to do when I grow up?” even if we have an opinion on the matter,…

How I Paid for Two Years in Australia: Financial Prep for Study Abroad So, you've decided to study abroad? How exciting! With dreams of the adventures that await, it can be tough to sit down and think logistics. If you take the time to map out your finances now, though, you'll…

Looking to clean up credit card debt? There are actually several ways to get it done – some you might not have thought of. Here are the top five suggestions from Visions Federal Credit Union's Debt Experts. CONNECT WITH A DEBT EXPERT Personal Loan The personal loan is your likel…

When Should You Consolidate Debt? Debt can be a stressful thing, especially when it's coming at you from multiple directions. The average American has more than $5,000 in credit card debt and it's not unusual to have that spread out among several accounts. Debt consolidation is…

What if checking could offer a little more? What if, for example, your checking account could actually make you money?

Keep your wedding budget and planning on track with this definitive guide to all the things you may need to pay for and do... The Wedding Essentials Hire a wedding planner Ceremony location Reception venue Guest list Engagement photos Register on wedding planner website (The Kno…

Getting married is one of those major stages in life. You find that special person to live with, share your life with, and maybe even start a family with. It's a partnership in every aspect of life, including finances and money management. Too often you hear people utter that in…

What's Next Now that You've Said 'Yes'? Planning for a wedding can be very exciting, but can also be extremely overwhelming. A combination of endless details, deadlines, stress, and a big price tag all come with the preparation in making your Big Day something special. The avera…

There are many ways to pay for your wedding day, but many times family and savings simply aren't enough. No matter the size of your budget, the one constant is where your cash will come from. While it was customary for the bride's parents to foot the bill in the past, most coupl…

As student loan debt continues to climb, more and more of the nation's 44 or so million borrowers are looking for manageable ways to pay them back. The student loan refi has become an increasingly popular way to get a handle on this life expense that now looks more like a mortg…

There are some things that go along with owning a home. Home improvements are near the top of this list. The range of home improvements runs from the very small cosmetic improvements to the major structural home improvements. You have to pay for all of them, whether small or lar…