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Money Matters by Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union
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Author Ellie Harte

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Our Year End Challenge: Pay Down Credit Card Debt

The holidays are here. Which means pie, eggnog, trees, tinsel―and debt. With inflation increasing and holiday debt a-plenty, maybe the tree isn’t the only thing you’ll want to trim this year. Cutting debt is a great resolution, and an excellent way to improve your financial health and stability. Plus it may be easier than you think – with a little help from your Credit Union.

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Family Matters
Four DIY Solutions To Help Your Holiday Budget

Holiday spending can be a budget buster. Expenses are numerous: presents, wrapping paper, food, travel and more―and you don’t want to disappoint. However, if you’re short on funds, there’s no need to despair. With a little DIY creativity you’ll get through the holidays―without draining your account.

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Keeping Your Money Safe
Should you Co-Sign?

It’s a question few want to hear: “Will you co-sign for me?” A request like this coming from relatives or friends, especially with no or low credit scores, can be difficult to respond to. Most people do not want to ignore a family member or friend in need, but co-signing comes with risks that make many nervous – justifiably – to sign on the dotted line. So, should you do it? There are many factors to consider before making a decision.

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Financial Wellness
Know Your Money Psychology Style

We all make decisions with our money that occasionally don’t work out for the best. It’s just inevitable. But if you find this happening consistently and you’re falling into patterns of financially damaging behavior, it could be time to examine a little more closely how you make these choices.

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