It’s Friday… finally! The day we all look forward to. The weekend is close, the work stress is gone and best of all, it’s casual Friday! Why can’t I feel this great and motivated everyday? It is well known that motivated people are happier, more productive, more driven and better[...]
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Hey everyone! Did you know at Community 1st Credit Union we have awesome checking accounts for young adults? If you are between the ages 18-25 you qualify for two of our accounts: Your Voice Checking and Your Voice Advantage Checking. They each come with options and benefits tailored just for you!
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I recently came across this article on Yahoo! Finance called, “The New American Dream: It’s Not What You Think,” and I found it to be really interesting. A recent poll from Credit.com showed that Generation Y considers the “American Dream” as being debt free. The old idea of the Am[...]
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Is a Costco membership worth the cost? I mean, sure – buying in bulk can be great – sometimes. But if you add in the extra cost that you are paying for a membership, is it really worth it in the long run? The last couple of months I have been thinking about getting a membership, so I thought[...]
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After almost one year of waiting and many months of leaks and rumors, Apple has recently introduced the latest iPhone lineup: iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S. Beyond the price, the two devices are separated by several unique features. Depending on your desires for gaming, photography, security, s[...]
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Are you carrying around bad financial habits with you today? Your 20’s are a time to grow, be independent and make a few mistakes. No one expects you to be perfect, but when mistakes turn into bad habits and they begin to sabotage your financial health, it’s time to take a step back and b[...]
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It’s Friday and the 2013 NFL season has begun! So why not spice things up a little bit? As we head into the first NFL Sunday of the year I thought I would share with you some of my favorite game day appetizers via Pinterest. Now, I am all about healthy eating, but sometimes I just like t[...]
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I have been counting down the days to Labor Day Weekend this year! Why? Well for starters, I will be heading to Chicago to see some of my closest friends, college football starts and it’s a 3 day weekend! How can it get any better than that? Although I am looking forward to my weekend, I am[...]
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Alright Freshmen, the big day is almost here! It is time to finish packing up your things to start a new chapter in your life…. College! Shopping for a college dorm room can be fun if you love to shop…like me. But it can also be a huge hassle because there is so much to get. Not only is th[...]
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