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From money-saving tips to cyber security, our blog covers a wide range of topics to help improve your financial well-being.

  • TRUE NORTH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP MATTERS BLOG HOLIDAY FRAUD SCAM SCAMS

    Holiday Scams to Watch Out For

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    Scammers become more active during the holiday season. Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the warning signs of the most common holiday scams.

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    Flexible Spending Funds: Use It or Lose It

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    If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), the end of the year brings an important deadline you don't want to miss.

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    Credit Pulls: Hard vs. Soft Inquiries

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    It’s important to understand who can pull your credit report.

  • Ready, Set, Launch?

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    Here's an outline of some important steps to take when thinking about starting a new business.

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    Taking on the Financial Affairs of a Family Member

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    Stepping in to becoming a caregiver for someone you love can be meaningful and challenging at the same time, especially when that role also includes taking on their finances.

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    Keep Trick or Treaters Safe this Halloween

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    Halloween is just days away and kids will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick or treat fun, here are some tips parents can follow to help keep the kids safe.

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    How to Get Out of the Subscription Crunch

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    One way to get the most out of your budget is to reduce subscription expenses

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    Wait Before You Cancel Your Credit Cards

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    Canceling a credit card may not be a good idea. The reason for that is that keeping a card open can help your credit score in many ways.

  • TRUE NORTH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP MATTERS BLOG DEBT TO INCOME RATIO DTI

    Your Debt-to-Income Ratio

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    Your debt-to-income ratio is more than just a number - it's a snapshot of your financial health.

  • TRUE NORTH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP MATTERS BLOG HOW TO MANAGE FINANCIAL STRESS

    Strategies for Managing Financial Stress and Anxiety

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    Money stress can be the worst. Sometimes we beat ourselves up for not saving enough or spending too much.

  • TRUE NORTH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP MATTERS BLOG FIN ED FINANCIAL EDUCATION LITERACY TEENS GRADUATE GRADUATING GRADUATES

    Financial Education is on the Rise

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    The increase in financial education is encouraging because it can help young people make smart money decisions as they get older.