How to Budget in Times of Inflation

How to Budget in Times of Inflation

With inflation at record highs, many Americans are finding it difficult to stick to a budget. After all, when groceries have leapt in price and household staples can be double, or even triple, what they cost just a year ago, how can the same amount of money get you through the month?

Sticking to a budget during times of high inflation is

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What do I Need to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness?

What do I Need to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness?

Q: I’ve heard the Biden administration is planning to forgive student loans. What do I need to know about this plan?

A: In August 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden announced his plan to cancel thousands of dollars in student loan debt for

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How Can I Save On Holiday Shopping

How Can I Save On Holiday Shopping

Q: I’m always worried about money during the holiday season, and with inflation soaring, I’m more stressed than ever. How can I save on holiday shopping this year?

A: If you’re worried about making it through the holiday shopping season in the midst of record inflation, you’re not

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All You Need to Know About SIM Swaps

All You Need to Know About SIM Swaps

SIM swapping, also known as SIM swap scams, or SIM hijacking, can be a nightmare for an unwary victim. According to a recent announcement by the FBI(link is external), this

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Don’t Get Caught in an Election Scam

Don’t Get Caught in an Election Scam

Democracy is a privilege and a responsibility that is upheld in this great country by the election process. Unfortunately, though, scammers are out to hijack this process and wreak havoc throughout election season with various ruses and schemes. Here are three scams to watch out for this time of year.

1. Eleventh-hour campaign contributions
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12 Steps to Financial Wellness - Step 10: Plan for Retirement

12 Steps to Financial Wellness - Step 10: Plan for Retirement

Now that you’ve learned how to indulge responsibly and are mindful of your credit score, it’s time to start planning for retirement. This is true no matter your stage of life.

It’s never too early – or too late – to start planning for your retirement. However, like all long-term savings goals,

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How Can I Help My Elderly Parents Manage their Finances?

How Can I Help My Elderly Parents Manage their Finances?

Q: My parents are getting on in years and I believe they can use some assistance in managing their finances for their everyday expenses. I’d also like to make sure everything is in order if I ever find myself needing to make financial moves on their behalf. What do I need to know

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What to Buy and What to Skip in November

What to Buy and What to Skip in November

The biggest shopping month of the year is here! With Black Friday deals running for as long as the entire month of November and Cyber Monday giving the internet a chance at boasting super-low deals, too, ‘tis truly the season to save. Before you start charging up a storm, though, keep in mind that not every Black Friday deal is really all it’s

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Celebrate International Credit Union Day 2022

Celebrate International Credit Union Day 2022

On October 20, 2022, credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day®, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year marks the 74th anniversary. In honor of this special day, Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union

Category: Credit Union News
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All You Need to Know About Cybersecurity

All You Need to Know About Cybersecurity

Cybercrimes are increasing exponentially by the year. Unfortunately, developments like the pandemic, the growth of cryptocurrency and the increase in online working and shopping have created a target-rich environment for cybercriminals. In fact, according to

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