Author Elyse Hahn

Elyse Hahn

January 8, 2026

The Freedom 30: A Year-Long System For Financial Goal Achievement

If you look around the internet, you’ll find many quotes about dreams and goals and what it takes to get there. You don’t have to search hard to find boatloads of people who think they’ve drilled down to the one secret ingredient to achieving all your ambitions in life, whether that key element is passion, determination, planning, or something else. Read more.

Message From Our CEO

January 1, 2026

Looking Back. Leaning Forward.

As we begin a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we made together in 2025 and share what’s ahead in 2026. Read more.

Budgeting

December 22, 2025

The Holidays Are Ending, Let The Savings Begin!

Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Shop Small Business Saturday. Giving Tuesday. Christmas. Hanukkah. Kwanzaa. How’s your budget fared this holiday season? With 2026 just days away, let’s flip the script from spending to saving. Read more.

Fraud Tips

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December 18, 2025

The 2×2 System December: Research The Latest Scams And Increase Your Online Security

The 2×2 System is where you set aside two hours on the calendar twice a month to complete a predetermined financial task. This modest but consistent effort can help you sustain financial health and build wealth in bite-sized chunks. Read more.

Budgeting

December 11, 2025

7 Creative Ways To Control Your Holiday Budget

The holiday season has begun. No doubt you’ve made purchases for family and friends. When this blog appeared in December 2024, the November inflation rate was 2.7%.* As of this publication, it’s expected to be 2.99%.** Like most people, you don’t need statistics and charts to know that it feels like everything has become more expensive. To help you avoid overspending, take a moment to consider these seven creative ways to keep your holiday budget on track. Read more.

Fraud Tips

December 4, 2025

Ghost Tapping: What You Need to Know About This Sneaky Scam

How’s your holiday shopping going? If you still have people on your gift list, there’s a new scam we want you to be aware of called ghost tapping. While the name sounds mysterious, the concept is simple, and it’s important for you to understand so you can take steps to protect yourself. Read more.

Budgeting

November 24, 2025

Why You Should Have A Checking Account: Build Financial Confidence And Earn More From Your Money

In today’s digital world, managing your finances efficiently is essential to building financial freedom and long-term stability. A checking account is the foundation of your personal finance system—where your income arrives, bills get paid, and your financial habits take shape. Read more.

Give Back

November 17, 2025

Giving Thanks And Giving Back: How Our Credit Union Celebrates Thanksgiving

As the Thanksgiving season arrives, we’re reflecting on what matters most: you, our Members. We’re grateful that you’ve chosen to be part of our Credit Union family and trusted us to help you live your best financial life. Your loyalty inspires us every day to keep improving the ways we serve your financial goals. Read more.

2 x 2 System

November 13, 2025

2×2 Financial Habit System: November – Researching Your Employee Benefits And Flex Spending Accounts

The 2×2 System is a simple financial habit designed to help you stay on top of your money and make consistent progress toward your goals. Here’s how it works: set aside two hours on your calendar, twice a month, to focus on one specific financial task. Read more.

Fraud Tips

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November 6, 2025

The “Phantom Hacker” Playbook—And How to Shut It Down

The FBI recently sent out an alert about a multi-step con that’s draining Americans’ nest eggs—especially people nearing retirement. The “Phantom Hacker” scam doesn’t rely on a single scary encounter; it strings together coordinated impersonations to trick you into “protecting” your money by handing it over to the scammer. If you’re unfamiliar with the Phantom Hacker scam, keep reading to learn how it works and the simple things you can do to shut it down.

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