Don't Get Caught In A "Free" Trial Scam

Don't Get Caught In A "Free" Trial Scam
Don't Get Caught In A 'Free' Trial Scam

You know what they say: “If it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t.” And yet, dozens of people fall for scams that promise them the moon — and they don’t realize they’ve been played until it’s too late.  

Because of this truism, the Federal Trade

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5 Apps To Download This Back To School Season

5 Apps To Download This Back To School Season
5 Apps To Download This Back To School Season

Back-to-school season can be exhausting — and expensive! Take the hassle and the hefty price tags out of this year’s school shopping by downloading these 5 apps. Who knows? Maybe school shopping can be fun again!

 

Tags: back to school, apps, saving, coupons, shopping

Saving Money While Vacationing Abroad

Saving Money While Vacationing Abroad
Saving Money While Vacationing Abroad

Exploring foreign shores and dining on exotic fare is the stuff that dream vacations are made of. Here’s how to get the most for your money while vacationing overseas. 

Use credit cards 

  • Let your credit card company know
Tags: traveling, vacation, abroad, credit cards

Attraction-Finding Apps

Attraction-Finding Apps
Attraction-Finding Apps

Are you ready to have a rocking summer? Check out our list of attraction-finding apps so you can hit every hotspot in your hometown, or near your vacation destination. Go beyond Google Maps this summer, and experience the time of your life! 

Category: Vacation
Tags: apps, traveling, ratings, vacation

What Can I Do About Robocalls?

What Can I Do About Robocalls?
What Can I Do About Robocalls?

Are you sick of grabbing your ringing phone five times a day only to find yet another robocaller on the other end?

If robocalls are getting to you, you’re not alone. Those super-annoying automatic calls have recently exploded, and it’s enough to make anyone go bonkers. More than 30 billion robocalls were made in the

Tags: Cell phones, robocaller, spam, scams

8 Steps To An Energy Smart Home

8 Steps To An Energy Smart Home
Category: Budgeting
Tags: energy efficiency, saving money, budgeting

2018 Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union Scholarship Winners

2018 Scholarship Winners

Every year we select 7 outstanding High School seniors to receive $1000 scholarship to help cover their college tuition! We are very proud to announce this year's recipients. 


Category: Credit Union News
Tags: Scholarships, 2018, winners, announcement

How Many Credit Cards Should I Own?

How Many Credit Cards Should I Own?
How Many Credit Cards Should I Own?

The importance of maintaining a good credit score is old news. As you likely know, the higher your score, the more attractive you will be to potential lenders, making larger loans and the best interest rates more accessible. 

Hopefully, you’re working hard at keeping that score high by using

Category: Financial Wellness
Tags: credit cards, credit report, credit score

9 Ways To Enjoy Summer On A Budget

9 Ways To Enjoy Summer On A Budget
9 Ways To Enjoy Summer On A Budget
  1. Check out neighborhood business freebies. This includes shows, demonstrations and activities that local businesses host to generate summer traffic.
  2. Visit the library. You’ll find free crafts for kids, story time, discussion groups and other fun ways to enjoy summer at no cost
Category: Home
Tags: Budget, summer, travel, Planning, fun, #ChooseYourEscape

7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Making A Large Purchase

7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Making A Large Purchase
7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Making A Large Purchase

You’re convinced: You really want that Coach handbag. Or you need that genuine Armani tie. Or maybe you know that gigantic, high-res entertainment center will transform your weekends. So you swipe your card and the dream item

Category: Budgeting
Tags: expensive, big ticket, purchasing, saving

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