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Students have a lot to think about before high school graduation – what college they want to attend, who they’re taking to prom, what’s going to be on their final exams – so adding one more thing to their plate can seem overwhelming. However, one thing that shouldn’t be neglected is applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or more commonly known as the FAFSA. 

This is a guest post from FCU's AVP of Mortgage Services, Byron Zonin.

Buying a home is one of the most impactful and involved financial decisions you can make. The process of securing a mortgage and becoming a homeowner can be confusing and overwhelming - so we're here to help.

For a lot of people, the term certificate of deposit, or CD, brings up a birthday gift you received as a kid from your grandparent that you didn't totally understand. As adults, however, a CD can be a valuable tool in your investing arsenal. We want to walk you through what it means to open a certificate of deposit, and why you should consider this sound investment type.

This post is a part of our new College Series, supporting our members who are currently working hard at their education, or giving guidance to the students in their lives!

When you start college, you experience a lot of things for the very first time - being away from home, traveling alone, managing their own schedule - the list goes on. This April will bring another new milestone for a lot of college students, when it's time to file taxes for the first time. If you've never had to submit your tax return before, you may be unsure what you need, where to submit, or if you need to file at all. We've compiled some advice for all those just starting their tax journey to help get everything in order before the April 17, 2018 deadline.

For a lot of people, establishing a budget and sticking to it can be a daunting task. To make things a little easier, and to relieve the stress and hassle of tracking every single transaction, sites and apps like Mint, YNAB (You Need A Budget), and Personal Capital have become a common site in the personal finance realm. But for all of these sites, you have to provide detailed personal information, like bank account login details, that can leave you vulnerable to hacking and identity theft. So how safe are these sites, and do you put yourself at risk in using them?
 

Credit cards get a bad rap; they can be a valuable tool in your financial arsenal if you know how to utilize them the right way. The problem is, a lot of people develop bad habits when they use their credit cards, and those bad habits can get you into trouble if you aren't careful. Here are four credit card behaviors we think should be wiped out in 2018 to make way for stronger, more financially sound practices.