Money Matters by Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union

December 15, 2022

Budgeting, especially during times of inflation, can mean looking for ways to reduce costs without sacrificing quality of life. Relying less on take-out or ready-to-eat food and more on your own meal prep can help achieve this. However, even these costs can spiral if you aren’t careful. Here are six ways home cooks can spend less on the food they prepare.

Financial Wellness

December 8, 2022

The Five-S Plan for ATM Safety

When it comes to the security of your financial transactions, most of the focus these days is on online scams and theft—and rightly so. But it’s important not to let down your guard at a physical location where your money or information could be vulnerable: ATMs.

Financial Wellness

December 1, 2022

Costly Mistakes Shoppers Make (And How To Avoid Them)

Whether you are buying clothes, groceries, or products just for fun, shopping is something you do all the time. You may shop online or visit stores in person, but in the end, you will exchange your money for the items you want and need.

Financial Wellness

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November 23, 2022

Buying A Car That You’re Leasing: Five Important Questions And Answers

If it fits your current situation, leasing a vehicle can make a lot of sense. For example, leasing can mean a much lower monthly cost than purchasing a car, and the manufacturer’s warranty may cover you for the entire duration of your lease.

Financial Wellness

November 17, 2022

Money-Smart Travel Part 1: Save Now, Live It Up Later

When you think about it, planning is one of the best parts of taking an exciting vacation. Putting your dazzling itinerary together and daydreaming about all the amazing things you’ll see can really get the juices flowing. However, if you haven’t planned for the financial impact of your trip, money concerns in the months after your excursion can tarnish your happy memories.

Keeping Your Money Safe

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November 10, 2022

After Identity Theft Checklist

dentity theft is the crime of obtaining another person’s personal or financial information with the intention of assuming that person’s identity to make purchases or borrow money. If you become a victim of identity theft, you may feel upset and overwhelmed knowing someone has access to your private information. However, remember that recovering from identity theft is possible.

Homeownership

Couple looking at their new construction

November 3, 2022

Is New Construction The Right Choice For You?

There are obvious reasons, both from a financial standpoint and for aesthetics. For example, the homebuyer won’t be living in a house previously occupied by strangers and may have all the latest energy- and cost-saving features.

Family Matters

October 27, 2022

How to Teach Your Kids About Earning, Saving, and Investing.

s or become independent young adults. But a better way to help your children understand earning, saving, and investing is to teach them such skills while they are young. This will make finance more intuitive for them – rather like giving your child a tablet when very young so they become “digitally native.”

Financial Wellness

October 20, 2022

Tips To Control Emotional Spending

Emotional spending is an effort to relieve stress by spending money on something you don’t need—and it’s common. According to a survey by NerdWallet.com, almost half of all Americans spend more than they can afford for emotional reasons.

Keeping Your Money Safe

October 13, 2022

How to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Fraud

In the modern world, almost everyone holds a credit card. Reportedly, almost 8 in 10 American’s have at least one credit card and there were 365 million open credit card accounts in the U.S. as of end of year 2020 according to the American Bankers Association.

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